Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood has served as the principal royal residence in Scotland since the 16th century, and is a setting for state occasions and official entertaining. The palace adjoins Holyrood Abbey, and the gardens are set within Holyrood Park.

Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. 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.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Monarchy in Scotland. Founded as a monastery in 1128 at the end of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, the Palace of Holyroodhouse has a close association with the History of Scotland.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is His Majesty The King's official residence in Scotland, and has long associations with royalty. One of the most famous names associated with the Palace is that of Mary, Queen of Scots.

A visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse includes the remains of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, the Palace gardens, the State Apartments of the Palace itself, and stories of its most famous residents from the past and present.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is The Sovereign’s official residence in Scotland. It’s located in the ‘Old Town’ area of Edinburgh, at the end of the Royal Mile. The Palace is set in about 10 acres, which are part of the much larger Holyrood Park, and features gardens laid out by Prince Albert.

Holyrood Palace has undergone countless additions, restorations and refurbishments throughout its history. The Palace in its current form is in the shape of a quadrangle and includes a chapel, The Queen’s Gallery, the royal apartments, and the Great Hall, along with the ruined Holyrood Abbey on the grounds.

Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots from the 16th century, though it had served as a royal centre for centuries, the court sharing room with the Abbey of Holyroodhouse until the latter was dissolved at ...

The new palace contained chapel, separate apartments for the King and Queen, a gallery and a great hall. These accommodations were designed to provide comfort and luxury for the royal family. A gate-house was also constructed – fragments of which can still be …

Explore the storied past of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a majestic residence steeped in centuries of Scottish royal history, from its origins as a 12th-century abbey to its current role as the official home of the British monarchy in Scotland.