Arthur’s Amble
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.
About Arthur’s Amble
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27th April 2019 11th May 2019 25th May 2019 plus 19 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 1pm - 2.30pm | |
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Holyrood Park Holyrood Park Queen's Dr, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG |
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| This is a free event | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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Come along on a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch where you’ll 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 7 000 years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special.
When booking your place, please include:
Name and date of the walk you'd like to attend
The number of spaces you'd like to reserve
A contact telephone number
Paws in the Park. The walks on 17 March, 16th July and 3rd August 2019 are dog-friendly.
Image Credit: Historic Environment Scotland
Additional Dates: 11 May 2019, 25 May 2019, 05 June 2019, 08 June 2019, 12 June 2019, 19 June 2019, 22 June 2019, 26 June 2019, 06 July 2019, 10 July 2019, 17 July 2019, 20 July 2019, 24 July 2019, 31 July 2019, 03 August 2019, 07 August 2019, 14 August 2019, 17 August 2019, 21 August 2019, 28 August 2019, 31 August 2019
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