Pałac Holyrood

4.6(20,611)
Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
10
Palace
Age category 18+

Facilities

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Opening hours

Monday

09:30 - 16:30

Thursday

09:30 - 16:30

Friday

09:30 - 16:30

Saturday

09:30 - 16:30

Sunday

09:30 - 16:30

Weather for today

Additional conditions

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Description

** Holyrood Palace** is a royal residence with a fascinating history dating back to 1128. Originally an Augustinian abbey, it was transformed into a palace in the 15th century and impresses with its Baroque architecture after being rebuilt in the 1770s.

It is a place full of mystery and legends - it is said to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Stuart, who lived here from 1561 to 1567. The palace is home to the Scottish Crown Jewels (Honors of Scotland) - the oldest royal insignia in Britain.

Visitors can explore 17 chambers, including the 17th-century State Apartments and 16th-century chambers in James V Tower.

Reviews

★4.6(20,611)
avatarMadeline Mesekea week agoAudio tour included in price of ticket and was excellent. Richly decorated rooms, ornate carvings, and interesting history. Photos are not allowed inside. It is still in use as a royal residence. Ruined abbey and gardens are beautiful too. You can save a bit of money by purchasing tickets ahead of time online. Far less busy than the castle which was refreshing.
avatarBill Lakie3 weeks agoSo much history located within these walls. The audio tour provided so much information and made the experience so much better. It was nice to see within a working residence of the Royals. It was well worth the effort to get there. It is easily walkable from downtown Edinburgh.
avatarrwest1948a month agoA most interesting and enjoyable visit. The headphones' commentary is superb, having additional insights added by royalty and knowledgeable staff. Photos are not allowed inside, never quite sure whether this is for security or to encourage visitors to buy from the shop. Outside the remains of the abbey can be viewed and the commentary on the tablet shows how the building used to be. As the weather was poor we didn't walk through the gardens, which appeared to be well maintained. £25 per adult entry for such an iconic building with an amazing interior was, in my opinion, well worth the expense.

Where are we?

Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, United Kingdom

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