Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
About Arthur’s Secrets
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2nd November 2019 7th December 2019 27th December 2019 plus 3 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 1pm - 3pm | |
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Holyrood Park Holyrood Park Queen's Dr, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG |
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| Free, booking essential | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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Join us 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.
When emailing to book your place, please include:
your name and contact number
Name and date of the walk you'd like to attend
the number of spaces you'd like to reserve
The walks on 2 Nov, 4 Jan and 7 Mar are dog friendly.
Image Credit: Historic Environment Scotland
Additional Dates: 07 December 2019, 27 December 2019, 04 January 2020, 01 February 2020, 07 March 2020
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