Holyrood Park

  • Queen's Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG

Important notice

The High Road pavement and carriageway in Holyrood Park has reopened to pedestrians and one-way traffic following its closure in August due to wildfire. Please see our opening times.

External event notices

Find out about external events taking place at Holyrood Park that may impact your visit. From time to time park roads and car parks are closed due to external events. The most up to date event information can be found on the organisers' website. 

Saturday 22 November

Movember Run: 1.5km, 5km + 10km & half marathon charity run for Movember

  • Broad pavement car park closed from 6am

Thursday 1 January

New Years' Day Triathlon: Edinburgh Triathlete’s triathlon with cycle (11 miles) and run (3.5 miles) sections being held in Holyrood Park.

  • Standard weekend road closures in addition to Holyrood Park Road

Noise Control

We acknowledge the proximity of some of the event sites to local residences and endeavour to do everything possible to minimise disruption.

Should there be any noise issues with an event please contact the Environmental Health Team at The City of Edinburgh Council. During normal office hours please call 0131 608 1100 or email asknoise@edinburgh.gov.uk. If you are disturbed in the evening or at the weekend, call Licensing Standards Officers on 0131 200 2000.

Guidance for holding an event at Holyrood Park

Historic Environment Scotland events

Find out about the park's history and wildlife in our Holyrood Park event programme.

Opening times

The High Road and Dunsapie Loch Car Park are open to vehicles from Tues to Thur, 9.30am to 3pm. A one-way system is in place for cyclists.

On Sat & Sun all roads are closed to vehicles during the day. Closures will commence from 8.15am to 9am. Road re-openings will be completed by 3.45pm

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