http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "BONFIRE NIGHT IN HOLYROOD PARK – ROAD CLOSURES AND PATROLS" en Fri, 22 May 2026 08:55:30 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13853#post-170950 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:15:41 +0000 PS 170950@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You make a very good point, wingpig. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13853#post-170945 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:05:23 +0000 wingpig 170945@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bad idea (darkly-clad pedestrians with several layers wrapped around their ears standing in the middle of the road gawping at the sky)? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13853#post-170942 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:56:12 +0000 PS 170942@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ah, does this mean it's a good idea (no crazy vehicular overtakes) or a bad idea (risk of being taken out by a rogue firework) to do a few night-time laps of Arthur's Seat tonight? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13853#post-170825 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:51:13 +0000 chdot 170825@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Holyrood Park will be closed to vehicle traffic on Bonfire Night from 18.00 to Midnight on Bonfire Night, Wednesday 5th November.</p> <p>The measures have been put in place to try to prevent wildfires starting in the park, which are commonly caused by fireworks during this time of year.</p> <p>The operation will see Historic Scotland Ranger’s, who care for the park, carry out joint patrols with Police Scotland officers throughout the evening. </p> <p>The park is one of Edinburgh’s most important historic attractions and wildlife havens, and is home to many species of plants and wildlife. They are often the first to be directly affected by fire, as well as the unseen damage caused to the underlying archaeology</p> <p>This successful operation has resulted, historically, in a significant reduction in emergency call outs to the area, minimising the impact on the emergency service resources and helping to protect this important city centre site.</p> <p>Martin Gray, Historic Scotland Visitor Services Manager for Holyrood Park, said:</p> <p>“Bonfire Night is an opportunity for people to have fun, but it is important that that is done safely. The park covers hundreds of acres, so it’s very difficult to supervise entirely, and if a firework does start a blaze the damage can be huge. This year we’ll once again be working with the police, fire service and the council to help reduce the risk to the park. If people want to see fireworks then we would encourage them to attend organised fire work displays, for their own safety and that of the environment around them.”</p> <p>" </p>