How much does Holyrood Park cost?

Nothing. Holyrood Park is free to visit.

Park

Holyrood Park

A royal park of crags, lochs and hills beside the palace, run by Historic Environment Scotland. It has a scenic walk and an audio guide on the Geotourist app.

Cost Free

Time needed 2 to 4 hours

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What's on at Holyrood Park

Upcoming events at Holyrood Park, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Sports

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027

29 May to 30 May 2027 Holyrood Park and Potterrow to Musselburgh, Southside

10k, 5k and junior races on Saturday 29 May 2027 in Holyrood Park, then the Half Marathon (8:00) and Marathon (10:00) on Sunday 30 May from Potterrow to Musselburgh.

See on the map Event listing

Stay nearby Hotels near Holyrood Park and Potterrow to Musselburgh, 29 to 31 May

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Smaller local events nearby

Arthur’s Secrets Activities
On now, until 30 Mar 2027 · Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Event at Holyrood Park.
Free · Map · Source: Forever Edinburgh
Trees in Winter - Holyrood Park Activities
21 Nov 2026 to 16 Feb 2027 · Holyrood Park
Ranger-led walk on identifying trees from bark and buds, on selected dates from 21 November 2026 to 16 February 2027.
Map · Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Nearby

Arthur's Seat Viewpoint · 3 min walk The summit of the hill in Holyrood Park, the highest point in the park and a standard walk for views over the city and the Forth. St Margaret's Loch and St Anthony's Chapel Landmark · 8 min walk A ruined chapel above St Margaret's Loch in Holyrood Park, reached by a short climb from the loch side. Salisbury Crags Viewpoint · 8 min walk The cliff line on the western side of Holyrood Park, walked along its upper edge for views over the Old Town. Dunsapie Loch Viewpoint · 8 min walk A small loch below Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park. Palace of Holyroodhouse Landmark · 12 min walk The royal palace at the bottom of the Royal Mile, next to Holyrood Abbey ruins and Holyrood Park. Royal Commonwealth Pool Landmark · 12 min walk Edinburgh's 50 m pool, run by Edinburgh Leisure.

Around Holyrood

Palace, Parliament and the park

Holyrood sits at the bottom of the Royal Mile. The palace, the abbey ruins, the Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth are all within a few minutes of each other, and the park starts behind them.

Holyrood has 9 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 4 landmarks, 3 viewpoints, 1 park or garden and 1 museum. Read the Holyrood guide.

Dynamic Earth Museum · 12 min walk
Holyrood Abbey Landmark · 12 min walk
Scottish Parliament Landmark · 13 min walk

Good to know

How much does Holyrood Park cost?: Nothing. Holyrood Park is free to visit.
How long do you need at Holyrood Park?: Plan for 2 to 4 hours.

Stay near Holyrood Park

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