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Christmas Amble Holyrood Park

Selected dates from Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 30 December 2025

Holyrood Park

Join a ranger for a warming winter amble and learn a bit about some festive plants and animals.

Before attending the walk, please see the "Good to Know" section for more essential event information.

Tuesday 23 December 2025


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Free but booking essential

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Tuesday 30 December 2025


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  • Meeting point: Broad Pavement Car Park, next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk (Queens Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ)
  • Route: Volunteers’ Walk, Parade Ground, Hunter’s Bog, St. Margaret’s Loch. This may change
  • Grade: Easy
  • Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 8 years
  • Bring: Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grips. A snack and a drink
  • Toilets: 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
  • Disabled access: The route is wheelchair accessible although does involve rough tracks and slopes. Please contact us if you have any access requirements and we will do our best to adapt the walk accordingly
  • Dogs: 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