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
| 27th January 2019 | |
| 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.
Booking essential. Please contact 0131 652 8150 or rangers@hes.scot. Please include your name, contact number, date and time of the event and the number of spaces required.
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