The statement below is rather opaque, but refers to on-going discussions about path improvements and (at last!) additional proper crossings over Queen's Drive. No timetable for action yet.
Joint statement from Historic Environment Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council in relation to the proposed multi user path improvement within Holyrood Park:
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and City of Edinburgh Council, with joint-funding from Sustrans, are working together on a design for walking and cycling routes through Holyrood Park. These routes, between the park entrances at Holyrood Park Road, Royal Park Terrace and Queen’s Park Avenue, will link into the wider walking and cycling network, the ‘QuietRoutes’ Network, that the Council is developing.
Due to the status of Holyrood Park, as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, Property in Care and Site of Special Scientific Interest, the initial stages of this design require detailed discussion with key partners such as HES Heritage Management and Scottish Natural Heritage. Initial plans have to take into consideration numerous factors; for example the Park’s setting, heritage conservation, nature conservation, the Park’s dark sky statement and the safety and welfare of all users.
The design will aim to address various observations, suggestions and concerns previously raised by members of the public to HES and the Council.
Once proposed routes and draft designs are prepared, a wider public consultation will take place, similar to that carried out by the Council during other active travel projects.
When a final design is agreed, further funding for implementation will be sought.
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