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Take The High Road

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.

Take The High Road

About Take The High Road

21st June 2025
1pm - 4pm
Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park Queen's Dr, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG
This is a free event
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Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park. Learn about the history, geology and wildlife found along the way.

Image © Raymond Rainbird

Image Credit: © Crown Copyright HES

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