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Arthur’s Evening Walk

Come along on a moderate guided walk walk with Historic Environment Scotland to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice, on selected dates.

Find out about the people who lived and worked in the Park from seven thousand years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special.

Free, but booking is essential.

While Dig It! takes every opportunity to ensure that this information is accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the event to avoid disappointment. As “39% of transport emissions come from cars” according to Net Zero Nation, Dig It! also encourages you to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport to arrive at this event if possible.

Accessibility Information

• 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. Route contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines.
• Route: Hunter's Bog/Volunteers' Walk/Camstane area. This may change. The route may not be suitable for disabled people - route contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines. Please 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.
• Dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs

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