Access to Hutton's Section and Rock
See up close the rock formations that inspired James Hutton to re-think the formation of the Earth and kickstart the science of geology!
As part of the 300th birthday celebrations of the pioneering geologist James Hutton's birth, come and see up close the famous rock formations that inspired him to re-think the formation of the Earth and kickstart the science of geology!
Rangers will be on hand to provide access and information about how these rock formations inspired Hutton.
To find the full list of walks visit our Eventbrite page.
Dates
Performances on 6/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Friday 5 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/6/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/7/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Sunday 7 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Monday 8 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/9/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Tuesday 9 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Wednesday 10 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/11/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Thursday 11 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Friday 12 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Saturday 13 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 6/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th May 2026 at 10:00 until 14th June 2026
Sunday 14 June 2026 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
Time slots are between 10am and 6pm. Please confirm your date/time when booking.
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
but booking essential - $0.00 (Rank = 0)
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours depending on walk
- Grade: Easy to moderate depending on walk
- Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
- Toilets: are available at the Holyrood Park Education Centre (EH8 8HG). No toilets on the walk itself
- Parking: Broad Pavement Car Park (off Queen's Drive, next to Holyrood Palace). Charges apply Mon-Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm (except public holidays). Free for blue badge holders
- Road Closures: Holyrood Park roads are closed every Saturday and Sunday. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures
- Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs
If you need more information please contact the Ranger Service: rangers@hes.scot or call 0131 652 8150
For more details on the walks please view the Eventbrite listings