Come along on a ranger-led walk around Holyrood Park, and learn about the royal characters that shaped the Park over the last nine centuries.
Before attending the walk, please see the "Good to Know" section for more essential event information.
Thursday 18 December 2025
Tickets
- Free but booking essential
Contact
- Ranger Service
- 0131 652 8150
- rangers@hes.scot
- Meeting point: Broad Pavement Car Park, next to the entrance of the car park on the grass verge opposite the car park kiosk (Queen's Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8AZ)
- Route: Hunter’s Bog/Volunteers’ Walk/Camstane/Hutton's Section area. This may change
- Grade: Moderate
- Age: This walk may not be suitable for children under 12 years
- 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
- Disabled access: Route may not suitable for disabled people - contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.
- 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