Holyrood Halloween Story Trail
Come for a walk and hear stories of the uncanny and unsettling this Samhuin, from three professional storytellers
Join us at Holyrood this Halloween and hear chilling tales of the strange, weird and fey inspired by the surrounding landscape of Holyrood Park.
This event may not be suitable for children under 12 due to the material.
Dates
Performances on 10/31/2026 12:00:00 AM
2025
Saturday 31 October 2026 1:00PM to 3:00PM
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Holyrood Park, , Edinburgh, EH8 8HG
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Discount for Historic Scotland members- Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
- Grade: Moderate. Contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines
- Route: St. Margaret's Well - Volunteer's Walk - St Anthony's Chapel - St. Margaret's Loch. This may change. The route may not be suitable for disabled people, contact the Ranger Service for more information.
- Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
- What to 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). Parking charges apply. 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. Please contact the Ranger Service or call 0131 652 8150 for more information
- Dogs: are not permitted except assistance dogs
Child (7-15yrs) - $8.00 (Rank = 3)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult (16-64yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 1)
Concession (65yrs+) - $12.00 (Rank = 2)
Adult (16-64yrs) - $15.00 (Rank = 1)
Concession (65yrs+) - $12.00 (Rank = 2)
Child (7-15yrs) - $8.00 (Rank = 3)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
Discount for Historic Scotland members- Meeting place: Broad Pavement Car Park, Queen's Drive, EH8 8AZ. Meeting point is next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk
- Grade: Moderate. Contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines
- Route: St. Margaret's Well - Volunteer's Walk - St Anthony's Chapel - St. Margaret's Loch. This may change. The route may not be suitable for disabled people, contact the Ranger Service for more information.
- Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
- What to 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). Parking charges apply. 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. Please contact the Ranger Service or call 0131 652 8150 for more information
- Dogs: are not permitted except assistance dogs