Current status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 15 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the park being managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and regulated under the Holyrood Park Regulations 1971, what discussions it has had, or plans to have, with HES regarding by what date Duddingston Low Road in Holyrood Park can be fully re-opened; what work is required to allow it to do so; how much it would cost to carry out this work, and whether it agrees in principle that the road should be fully reopened.
The Scottish Government would like to see this site open and accessible for the public to enjoy, however it is vital that this only happens when it is safe to do so. Since Duddingston Low Road was closed in February 2025, there have been six instances of rockfall which have impacted the site.
Any further questions regarding operational matters of sites managed by Historic Environment Scotland, including queries relating to access in Holyrood Park, are best answered directly by Historic Environment Scotland.
I have asked Historic Environment Scotland to write to the member with a full reply to his question.