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Palace of Holyroodhouse

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Open today at 09:30-16:30(Admission ends at 15:15)

Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours

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Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UKMap

Phone: +44-303-123-7306

What travelers say:

Mary, Queen of Scots, once lived here. her husband, with his cohorts, murdered her assistant in the palace. Later, her husband was also murdered. Mary was charged with his murder. she fled to England, and was imprisoned by Elizabeth I, for 19 years. the rest is history. A must visit….lots of history.

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Highlights of Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse Standing at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official home of Her Majesty The Queen in Scotland, and is used by Her Majesty for State ceremonies and official entertaining. The Palace has been a royal residence for over 500 years and is closely associated with Scotland's rich history. A visit to the Palace includes the Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, which were the setting for many dramatic episodes in her short and turbulent reign, including the brutal murder of her Italian secretary, David Rizzio, by her husband, Lord Darnley. Her Bedchamber has been described as 'the most famous room in Scotland'. In the Palace's State Apartments, visitors can see the magnificent Great Gallery, where Bonnie Prince Charlie held lavish balls when he set up his Jacobite Court at the Palace in September 1745. The State Apartments today reflect the changing tastes of successive monarchs, and are renowned for their fine plasterwork ceilings and unrivalled collection of Brussels tapestries. They are furnished with numerous works of art from the Royal Collection, many of which have long associations with Holyroodhouse and Scotland.

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Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2023

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse is a palace near Holyrood Park, walking distance from the Old town, very beautiful.

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Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2023

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It is very convenient for Trip.com to book foreign attractions. I have been looking for a guide on foreign websites before. Because the interpretation of the English terms is not necessarily very clear, I still hesitate to place an order. Later, I saw on Trip.com that I can make an appointment. It is too convenient and very clear. Chinese explanation, You only need to provide a person's identity information to place an order, reliable! The first stop to Edinburgh is the Holy Lutheran Palace. When you get off the train, you will be shocked by the city scenery of Edinburgh. When you come to the Holy Lutheran Palace, the first Gothic building will come into view. I am so excited. 🥰

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Reviewed on 17 Oct, 2023

Shane Corstorphine

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Stunning palace with beautiful rooms. The portrait room is particularly impressive with so many portraits now fixed after damage done 100 years ago. The gardens are also lovely to wander through.

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Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2018

Philip J Stevenson

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Holyrood Is an amazing palace. It is the residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when she visits Scotland. However, it is more than just the palace of the UK's longest reigning monarch, it was the palace of so many kings and queens before her. It was the palace where Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed when he was trying to win back his father's crown from King George (for all you Outlander fans out there). The palace is beautiful and elaborate, ornately decorated (as all palaces should be) and it has a hall of paintings of all of the Scottish monarchs. Next to the palace is the old Holyrood abbey. It is a very nice spot to take some awesome pictures.

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Reviewed on 28 May, 2018

P Francesca

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I loved it! A free audio guide (available in multiple languages) is included in your entrance fee, and takes you throughout the palace and into rooms such as the King and Queens chambers with a historic background as you make your way through. During the summer months the garden becomes open to the public.

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Reviewed on 1 May, 2017