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The Palace of Holyroodhouse

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse is located at the end of the Edinburgh Royal Mile. The Palace is open throughout the year, so book a tour to hear about past Royals that have stayed and find out about all the history that is within the walls of this famous attraction, it’ll be a great day out for all the family.

Explore the Palace’s close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The King when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.

See a rare surviving painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, the greatest female artist of her generation, in a new temporary display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The rediscovered painting, Susanna and the Elders, sheds fresh light on Artemisia’s time in London in the late 1630s, working alongside her father at the court of Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria.

Shown alongside it is Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting, considered one of Artemisia’s greatest works. The two paintings form a new temporary display, taking their place in the ornate baroque interiors of the Palace.

The display is included as part of your visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Ftse

2 weeks ago

This was definitely worth a visit. Yes, it does cost to go in but the handset made it worthwhile as they had an interactive app that helped the kids to learn, search and play. Out of all the historic sites we went to, they learnt the most at this site. The palace was beautiful and well maintained. There was one area (tight staircase heading to Mary's room) that would be an issue to get to for those who struggle to walk upstairs. There was no signage to provide another route. Other than that, we had a fabulous time and my 3 kids aged from 7 to 14 all enjoyed it. All in all, a breathtaking

Margaret O' Sullivan

3 weeks ago

I loved being able to walk around at my own pace listening to the audio guide. Loved learning about the history and the kings/queens who lived there. No photos allowed inside. Beautiful gardens also and a café.

Nick Haralambou

a month ago

Visiting the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh was an incredible experience that really brought Scottish history to life. Situated at the end of the Royal Mile, the palace is not only beautiful from the outside but also steeped in stories of royalty, politics, and intrigue. It’s still an official residence of the King when he’s in Scotland, but it’s also very accessible to visitors, which makes it unique compared to other royal sites.

Jana Miskarova

4 months ago

The best way is to buy tickets in advance or buy a package with hop on and off bus as the tickets are guaranteed entry, pre booked. It's kinda lots of people,despite its Monday afternoon. Anyway, it is worth visiting. It's strictly prohibited to take photos inside the palace, so i can only post the area around. Enjoy coming as it's full of history. The Royal Botanical Garden is stunning 😍

M CB

4 weeks ago

Have taken so many friends and relatives on tours of Holyroodhouse, and never come away without learning or seeing something new. This is more than a palace or museum, this is a fascinating part of a nation's history, only diminished in its value because rogue political 'leaders' think they know better than the rest of the population! Well worth a visit, again and again.