Guided walk led by a park ranger to learn how to identify different species of trees in their winter state around Holyrood Park.
Trees In Winter kicks off at Holyrood Park on 21 November, and it runs right through the winter months until 16 February. It's a guided walk led by a park ranger, who takes you around the estate to learn how to identify different species of trees in their winter state. Most of us only ever notice trees when they're in full leaf, so it's a good chance to get a handle on what they look like when the leaves are gone.
It's worth keeping in mind where you'll be. Holyrood Park is a royal park on the east side of Edinburgh, a Scheduled Monument and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Its main feature is Arthur's Seat, the hill that stands 823 feet above the city and is surrounded by smaller peaks and ponds. The Salisbury Crags are there too, made famous by the geologist James Hutton in the 1700s. The whole landscape was shaped by fire and ice, has been inhabited by people for 7,000 years, and is home to rare wildlife. That's the backdrop you'll be walking through while you're learning about the trees.
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The walk itself is led by a park ranger, who takes you around the estate to show you how to tell different tree species apart when they're in their winter state. It's a practical session on the ground rather than a talk in a room, so you'll be out in the park seeing the trees for yourself. Since it runs from 21 November to 16 February, you've got plenty of dates to choose from across the winter.
