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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

8th July 2025
15th July 2025
22nd July 2025
plus 10 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: 15 July 2025, 22 July 2025, 29 July 2025, 05 August 2025, 12 August 2025, 19 August 2025, 26 August 2025, 02 September 2025, 09 September 2025, 16 September 2025, 23 September 2025, 30 September 2025

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Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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