Holyrood Park

About Holyrood Park

Holyrood Park is a unique historic landscape in the heart of the city, whose dramatic crags and hills give Edinburgh part of its distinctive skyline. The park contains a wealth of history and archaeology spanning thousands of years.

Because of this history the park is a Scheduled Monument and looked after by Historic Scotland. Due to its diverse flora and geology it is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Please respect the fragility of the park and help the Ranger Service when you visit by abiding by the park rules and regulations.

Highlights

The amazing view of Edinburgh from Arthur’s Seat – the park’s highest point at 251m above sea level – and the Salisbury Crags, world famous since their association with famous geologist James Hutton in the 1700s, which dominate the Edinburgh skyline.

Upcoming Events at Holyrood Park

Arthur’s Amble

21st December 2019

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.

Arthur’s Secrets

27th December 2019

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Arthur’s Amble

2nd January 2020

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.

Arthur’s Secrets

4th January 2020

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Arthur’s Amble

18th January 2020

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.

Hot Rocks

26th January 2020

Join an expert geologist and a Ranger on a longer guided walk to discover the fascinating geological history of Holyrood Park.

Arthur’s Secrets

1st February 2020

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Arthur’s Amble

15th February 2020

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.

Coolest Walk on Earth

23rd February 2020

Join an expert geologist and a Ranger on a three hour guided walk to discover how the landscape of Holyrood Park has been shaped and sculpted by ice through the ages.

Arthur’s Secrets

7th March 2020

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Arthur’s Amble

21st March 2020

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.

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