Edinburgh's spectacular Winter celebration returns with a live parade to celebrate the ancient ritual of Samhuinn, putting a fiery twist on Halloween night. Hosted by Beltane Fire Society, the Samhuinn Fire Parade celebrates the Celtic New Year, marking the end of summer and welcoming the onset of winter. Witness the transition between the seasons of summer and winter up close, brought to life by a mix of fire, drumming, acrobatics, and immersive theatre. Details will be released to those who have registered in advance. THE STORY SO FAR… When the Summer King first emerged from his slumber, he meant to celebrate the start of his reign with a magnificent feast - but nobody came. Now, too soon for his liking, he must draw his short season to a close and pass the mantle to the Winter King. Sensing his reluctance, the mysterious crone goddess known as the Cailleach arrives. Under her watchful gaze, the turn of the year's wheel must be preserved. But not everything has to be gloomy. The Winter King is keen to remind us of the good things about Winter - the cosy hearths, the hot chocolates and the fireside stories. Photograph credit: Copyright Dan Mosley for Beltane Fire Society. All Rights Reserved

Come along on a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch 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 7000 years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special.

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.

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

Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions featuring many hands on activities. Image © James Robertson

Agency for Absurd Agency Grab your fedora, holster your puns and come join Raiders of the Local Adventure. Renowned archaeologist Dr Grones and his assistant Milo will take you on an interactive expedition through Holyrood Park in search of a mysterious lost artifact, spoofing your favorite pulp adventure stories along the way. Watch out for cryptic clues, derring-do, deception, dangerous wildlife, meddling academics and more in this wacky adventure! Audience participation, Audience will be standing throughout, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance Age category: 12+

Come along on a guided walk this evening 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 7 thousand years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the Park so special.

Join a ranger on a guided walk around Holyrood Park to learn about the rare and not-so-rare plants that make their home in the Park.

Bring your children along to join in this free day of stories, puppet shows, songs and crafts, all inspired by Holyrood Park.

Jane Westhead Step back to the 1700s and walk through Edinburgh’s landscape with philosopher James Hutton and his famous Scottish Enlightenment companions, exploring Hutton’s theory of a dynamic Earth. Born in Edinburgh in 1726, Hutton saw how the Earth developed over a vast time scale. We now know this as deep time. With interests in agriculture, chemistry, medicine and natural science, Hutton is regarded as the founder of modern geology. His ideas influenced Darwin’s theory of evolution. From the creators of Darwin in Edinburgh, join theatre maker Jane Westhead and geologist Angus Miller in this engaging walking theatre show. Audience required to walk or move around during the performance