The State Apartments reflect the changing tastes of successive monarchs and are renowned for their fine plasterwork ceilings and magnificent furnishings, particularly the unrivalled collection of Brussels tapestries. One of the most famous rooms in the Palace is the Great Gallery, hung with 89 of Jacob de Wet's 110 portraits of the real and legendary Kings of Scotland.

Mary, Queen of Scots' Chambers are housed in the Palace's west corner tower and are approached up a small winding staircase. The suite of rooms includes her Bed Chamber, described as the most famous room in Scotland.

The new Queen's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. Entry must be purchased separately

Visitors with disabilities:
Due to a programme of fire compartmentation works, there is limited wheelchair access to the State Apartments.
 
More detailed information about access is available by telephoning (+44) (0) 20 7766 7324.

Toilets:
Lavatory facilities are available in the Courtyard, including toilets suitable for wheelchair-users. Baby-care rooms are also provided.

Gift shop:
The shop sells a wide range of merchandise, much of which has been designed exclusively for the Royal Collection.

Audio tours and guidebooks

An audio tour is included in the admission price and is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese. A family audio tour and activity trail is also available in English.

Guidebooks are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

Café at the Palace: 

In the historic setting of the Palace's Mews Courtyard, the café offers a wide range of refreshments throughout the day, from drinks and light snacks to a changing menu of freshly prepared lunch dishes.

Choose your preferred date for your visit and your voucher will be delivered electronically at the end of the booking process.

Voucher delivery by fax or post is available on request during the booking process.