Palace of Holyroodhouse

Informazioni generali

Destinazione	Categoria
Edimburgo, Gran Bretagna	Attrazioni/Intrattenimento

Il programma nel dettaglio

Visit Her Majesty The Queen’s official residence in Scotland: Palace of Holyroodhouse


HIGHLIGHTS:


* See Scotland’s most iconic bedroom

* Stroll down the famous Abbey

* Explore the royal gardens


Famously known as the home of the ill-fated Mary, Queen of Scots, this beautiful palace is full of character, history and culture. Explore the breathtaking royal gardens, the Holyrood Abbey and the charming State Apartments.


At your own pace, discover the impressive royal apartments. Roam and embrace the sacred atmosphere of such a historic place. Witness the Great Gallery boasting a wonderful collection of 89 portraits of Scottish Kings all commissioned by Charles II. Make your way to the oldest part of the palace and perhaps the most iconic often described as “the most famous room in Scotland” – Mary’s Bed Chamber that connects to her husband’s bedroom through a secret passage.


Stroll through the Abbey that is named after the encounter that King David I legendarily had with a stag that appeared before him with a cross glowing between his antlers in 1128. Holy Rood, quite literally means “Holy Cross” and has ever since been an important location for the Scottish capital, influencing various writers and artists such as Felix Mendelssohn.


Meander in the gardens, eloquently kept in immaculate conditions breaming with life, design and lush green plants and flowers. Spread out over 4 hectares this stunning garden is surrounded by Queen’s park, the perfect location to spend some time with nature and lose yourself to a relaxing walk through history.



Meeting/pick-up point: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX.

Duration: The visit lasts between 60 min and 90 minutes.
Start/opening time: The Palace opens at 9:30am.

End/closing time: From 1st November to 31st March: the Palace closes at 4:30pm (last admission at 3:15pm). From 1st April to 31st October: the Palace closes at 6pm (last admission at 4:30pm).

Others: Royal Collection Trust sites include airport-style security checks as part of the admission process. In order to make the process as simple as possible - especially at Windsor Castle - we suggest that you try to avoid bringing large bags. If customers show up with such items, tour guides should encourage leaving them either on the coach or back at the hotel. Especially during summer, this is even more relevant.