Hot Rocks
Join an expert geologist and a Ranger on a longer guided walk to discover the fascinating geological history of Holyrood Park.
About Hot Rocks
| 26th January 2020 | |
| 10am - 1pm | |
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Holyrood Park Holyrood Park Queen's Dr, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG |
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| Free but booking essential | |
| Call 01316528150 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Follow histenvscot on Twitter | |
First in a series of two walks. Join an expert geologist and a Ranger on a longer guided walk to discover the fascinating geological history of Holyrood Park.
Discover fossilised lagoons, walk on lava, and find out more about Edinburgh’s own James Hutton.
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
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