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Arthur’s Secrets

Come along to Holyrood Park and join this guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Arthur’s Secrets

About Arthur’s Secrets

10th February 2026
17th February 2026
24th February 2026
plus 5 more date(s), see below for more info
1pm - 3pm
Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park Queen's Dr, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG
Free, booking essential
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Come along 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 seven thousand years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special.

This event includes a moderate grade walk. The route contains rough tracks, uneven and boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines. Local roads and car parks may be subject to closures. Please contact the Ranger Service for more information.

Before attending the walk, please see the "Good to Know" section for more essential event information.

Image Credit: © Crown Copyright HES

Additional Dates: 17 February 2026, 24 February 2026, 03 March 2026, 10 March 2026, 17 March 2026, 24 March 2026, 31 March 2026

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