Palace of Holyroodhouse - Royal Collection Trust
Official site for the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the official residence of His Majesty The King in Scotland. Book tickets and find out more about visiting.
Practical Information for visiting the Palace of Holyroodhouse
The tour guides you through your visit to the Palace, including the Royal and Historic Apartments. The commentary introduces the history of Holyroodhouse and explains the role of the Palace as an official residence of The King.
Top things to see and do at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Want to see where Queen Elizabeth II hosted garden parties while in Edinburgh? You can wander through the beautiful 4-hectare Palace gardens which have uninterrupted views towards the Queen's Park, also known as Holyrood Park.
Highlights of the Palace of Holyroodhouse - Royal Collection Trust
A visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse includes the remains of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, the Palace gardens, the State Apartments of the Palace itself, and stories of its most famous residents from the past and present.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse today - Royal Collection Trust
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Monarchy in Scotland. As well as being used as a royal palace, it is open to visitors all year round.
The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse - Royal Collection Trust
Explore Edinburgh's royal palace. Explore the magnificent Palace of Holyroodhouse next to The King's Gallery. Discover Mary, Queen of Scots' historic chambers and where Bonnie Prince Charlie held a magnificent Ball. Discover more
Palace of Holyroodhouse’s dramatic past revealed in first official ...
Oct 10, 2024 · As Edinburgh celebrates its 900th anniversary, a new publication reveals how the Palace of Holyroodhouse – the magnificent landmark in the heart of Edinburgh – has played an integral role in the unfolding history of the monarchy, the city and Scotland itself.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse garden - Royal Collection Trust
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is everchanging and in 2020 a programme of works was completed which included a new public garden. The garden has three distinct areas, each representing a phase in the Palace’s 900-year history.
Visit - Royal Collection Trust
EDINBURGH Palace of Holyroodhouse. The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Open Thursday - Monday
Who built the Palace of Holyroodhouse? - Royal Collection Trust
Between 1671 and 1679, Holyroodhouse was almost completely rebuilt. The designs for the Palace were approved by the king and paid for by the Scottish Privy Council. The newly rebuilt Palace glorified Scotland and emphasised Edinburgh's royal and government role.