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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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21st April 2020 28th April 2020 2nd May 2020 plus 21 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 | |
In light of updated Scottish Government advice regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have taken the decision to close public access to our staffed properties and offices until further notice. All planned public events will also be postponed until further notice – full details of these can be found on our Events page in the coming days: historicenvironment.scot/whats-on.
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 May, 13 June and 4 July are dog friendly.
Route contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.
The walk is suitable for ages 8+.
Image Credit: © Crown Copyright HES
Additional Dates: 28 April 2020, 02 May 2020, 05 May 2020, 12 May 2020, 19 May 2020, 26 May 2020, 02 June 2020, 09 June 2020, 13 June 2020, 16 June 2020, 23 June 2020, 30 June 2020, 04 July 2020, 07 July 2020, 14 July 2020, 21 July 2020, 25 July 2020, 28 July 2020, 04 August 2020, 11 August 2020, 15 August 2020, 18 August 2020, 25 August 2020
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9th July 2020
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16th July 2020
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23rd July 2020
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29th July 2020
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