Free ranger-led moderate walk around Arthur's Seat on Holyrood Park, tracing the hill's history from seven thousand years ago to the present.
Arthur's Secrets is a ranger-led walk around Arthur's Seat, the main feature of Holyrood Park. It's an 823-foot hill east of the city centre, surrounded by smaller peaks and ponds, with the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament Building as its backdrop. The route follows the hill's turbulent past, shaped by fire and ice, and takes in the people who have lived and worked in the Park from seven thousand years ago up to the present day, as well as the rare wildlife that makes it special.
It's a moderate-grade walk over rough tracks and uneven, boggy terrain with steep inclines and declines, so it's not for the faint-hearted. It isn't suitable for children under 12, and dogs aren't permitted except assistance dogs. You'll meet at the Broad Pavement Car Park (EH8 8AZ), and from there you'll head up into the Park.
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There are plenty of dates to choose from: 27th, 3rd and 10th November 2026, then 26th January 2027, and further dates running through March 2027. Each walk runs from 1pm to 3pm, and there's no walk on 29th December. It's free, but booking is essential, so you'll need to get your name down in advance. The meeting point is Broad Pavement Car Park, EH8 8AZ, and the walk itself is in Holyrood Park, Queen's Drive, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG.
