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The Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history.

The Palace is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, and as the setting for many of the dramatic episodes in her turbulent reign. Mary was twice married in the Abbey at Holyroodhouse and witnessed the brutal killing of her secretary Rizzio by her jealous second husband, Lord Darnley, in her private apartments. The Palace briefly served as the headquarters of Bonnie Prince Charlie during the 1745 uprising.

Today the Royal Apartments are used regularly by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family for State ceremonies and official entertaining. They are finely decorated with magnificent works of art from the Royal Collection.

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How To Get There
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Facilities
Ticket Terms
 
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WHAT THERE IS TO SEE

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.

Gallery entry is not included. Admission can be purchased at the venue.

Opening Times

The Palace opening hours:

1 Mar to 31 Oct 09:30 - 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
1 Nov to 29 Feb 09:30 - 16:30 (last admission 15:30)

The Palace is closed
21 March, 14-21 May, 2-6 June, 30 June - 4 July, 25 and 26 December 2007 
and during Royal Visits.
How to Get There
By train:
Edinburgh Waverley. The Palace is a 15-minute walk from the station.

By coach:
Open-top tour buses stop nearby. Coach parking is provided free of charge.

By bus:
Number 35 stops near the Palace.


Parking
Public car park situated alongside the Palace
Facilities

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.

 

Ticket Terms

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.

Information

WHAT THERE IS TO SEE

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.

Gallery entry is not included. Admission can be purchased at the venue.

Opening Times

The Palace opening hours:

1 Mar to 31 Oct 09:30 - 18:00 (last admission 17:00)
1 Nov to 29 Feb 09:30 - 16:30 (last admission 15:30)

The Palace is closed
21 March, 14-21 May, 2-6 June, 30 June - 4 July, 25 and 26 December 2007 
and during Royal Visits.
How to Get There
By train:
Edinburgh Waverley. The Palace is a 15-minute walk from the station.

By coach:
Open-top tour buses stop nearby. Coach parking is provided free of charge.

By bus:
Number 35 stops near the Palace.


Parking
Public car park situated alongside the Palace
Facilities

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.

 

Ticket Terms

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.

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