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Discover the enchanting history of Holyrood Abbey, a medieval marvel nestled in the shadows of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, whose ancient stones tell tales of Scotland's storied past.
The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Previous. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
- Bedchamber
- Supper Room
- Outer Chamber
The bedchamberis known for its original decorative oak ceiling, painted frieze and incredibly low doorway. While people were much smaller in the 1500s when this tower was built, Mary grew to be six feet tall.
Just off the bedchamber is the tiny Supper Roomwhere Mary was dining on 9 March 1566 when she witnessed the murder of her private secretary, David Rizzio. Killed by her jealous husband, Lord Darnley, and a group of powerful Scottish lords, Rizzio was stabbed 56 times. It is claimed that the bloodstains from Rizzio's body are still visible in the Ou...
In the Outer Chamber Mary received visitors. The devout Roman Catholic Queen enjoyed many a debate with John Knox, the headstrong Scottish Protestant cleric. The oak-panelled Oratory is where she said her prayers, the original ceiling is decorated with the cross of St Andrew encircled by a royal crown. Also on display is the spectacular Darnley Jew...
book tickets. Visitor Information. You can visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse at your leisure using the complimentary multimedia guide, which lasts approximately 1 hour. Back to top. Security and Luggage. For safety and security reasons, a one-way system operates along the visitor route. Security screening.
Hace 3 días · Read a brief history of Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and find out what to see at the ruin next to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Contact us today for more information. Wander around the ruins of the abbey founded by David I at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
At the Palace of Holyroodhouse, visitors can explore magnificent historic and State Apartments, the beautiful ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey and remarkable royal gardens, all with a complimentary multimedia tour in 10 languages.
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.
