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Arthur’s Secrets

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Arthur’s Secrets

About Arthur’s Secrets

14th October 2025
21st October 2025
28th October 2025
plus 22 more date(s), see below for more info
1pm - 3pm
Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park Queen's Dr, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG
Free, booking essential
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Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Find out about the people who lived and worked in the Park from 7000 years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special.

This event will be free, but booking online is required to facilitate track and trace. Book now

Route contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines.

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

The walk is suitable for ages 12+.

Image Credit: © Crown Copyright HES

Additional Dates: 21 October 2025, 28 October 2025, 04 November 2025, 11 November 2025, 18 November 2025, 25 November 2025, 02 December 2025, 09 December 2025, 16 December 2025, 23 December 2025, 30 December 2025, 06 January 2026, 13 January 2026, 20 January 2026, 27 January 2026, 03 February 2026, 10 February 2026, 17 February 2026, 24 February 2026, 03 March 2026, 10 March 2026, 17 March 2026, 24 March 2026, 31 March 2026

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