26 May 2025 | Events
This year at “Pride in Our Community” we are prioritising access.
We will update this access information as soon as we know more. If you have specific questions about access to this event, please email info@equality-network.org
Level access to Holyrood park is available from the main car park at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. From the car park to the site using the road / path, it is approx 280m, using the short cut over the grass, it is approx 200m.
There is a path leading from Spring Gardens which has a tarmacked path with a slight incline (approx 140m).
There is access from the bottom of Milton Street that has 8 steps with a hand rail leading to a gravel path into the park. Distance from this entrance to the site is approx 60m.
There will be a path of rubber wheelchair accessible mats across the grass in the area near the stage, accessible from the path.
Pride in Community is an independent event happening on the same day as Edinburgh Pride.
Horse Wynd is likely to be closed from around 11.30am to 3pm and the Royal Mile is likely to be closed from around 12.30pm to 3.30pm on the day of the Edinburgh Pride. We will update this when road closure are officially announced.
Disabled parking spaces are available in the main car park adjacent to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Parking is also available at Broad Pavement and St Margaret’s Loch car park. You must pay for the parking at Broad Pavement (near Holyrood Palace). The cost is £1 an hour. St Margaret’s Loch is free to park for 2 hours.
There are two non gendered accessible toilets at the Education Centre next to the area we will be hosting the event. They are accessed by a paved path. They are well equipped, including hand sanitiser. The decor inside is quite dark which some visually impaired visitors may struggle. It is possible to take a vehicle to the toilets and park alongside if required.
BSL interpreters will be on stage to interpret the speakers. Our volunteers can help you to get closer to the stage if you need to see them better.
It is a large park and there are plenty of places to get away from the group. There is also a small indoor space available with crafts.
There will be a small indoor space available in the Holyrood Park Education Centre with craft supplies and activities.
We ask that you do not smoke or vape near the stage area.
We are not able to provide seating for most attendees.
You may bring a folding seat or cushions with you if you need them.
A small number of seats will be available for people with access needs on a first come first served basis.
We advise attendees to bring any food or water they need. We will provide some free water.
This year we especially want to make it clear that we are inclusive of ALL LGBTI people.
In line with other Prides across the UK, no political parties will be speaking, although individual party members are very welcome to attend.
Instead we’ll have speakers from large and small community led groups who are inclusive of LGBTI people.
If you think that describes you and you want to claim a minute on the mic email rebecca@equality-network.org before Wednesday 18th June with a bit of info about yourself/your group to apply for a slot – we will do our best to accommodate as many folks as we can.
No exclusionary behaviour will be tolerated within our event.
30 Bernard Street
Edinburgh EH6 6PR
+44 (0) 131 467 6039
en@equality-network.org
Equality Network is a national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights charity.
The Equality Network is a registered Scottish charity: SC037852, and a company limited by guarantee: SC220213.
We are grateful for funding from the Scottish Government
