The Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.

About The Palace of Holyroodhouse

	The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX
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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.

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Upcoming Events at The Palace of Holyroodhouse

Books

Abbey Strand Book Club

Selected dates between 8th March 2024 - 6th December 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Explore spaces and objects which have shaped history and inspired fiction at the Abbey Strand book club!

Family and Kids

Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 11th March 2024 - 2nd December 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

Family and Kids

Abbey Strand Art Club

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 30th November 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.

Family and Kids

Recitals for Wrigglers

8th June 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Join Recitals for Wrigglers in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for a classical concert specially created for babies and toddlers.

Talks and Lectures

Dressing Children in the 18th century

21st June 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Join Assistant Curator Lucy Peter as she explores an important philosophical shift in attitudes towards childhood and children’s fashion in the 18th century!

Days Out

Hands On History

Selected dates between 8th July 2024 - 26th August 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to get up close to some historical and replica objects.

Days Out

Midweek makes: Collage crowns

Selected dates between 10th July 2024 - 28th August 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover the stories behind some special crowns. Get creative by decorating your own crown to wear as you visit the rest of the Palace.

Workshops

Recycled fashion: Family workshop

10th August 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Take part in a fun family workshop exploring fashion in Georgian Britain at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 10th August!

History and Culture

National War Museum

Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG

Discover the story of Scotland at war within the walls of Edinburgh Castle with a visit to the National War Musuem.

History and Culture

The Royal Yacht Britannia

The Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Drive, Leith EH6 6JJ

Rated Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction for 12 years by national tourism agency VisitScotland, Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years.

History and Culture

The Edinburgh Dungeon

31 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DF

The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history as you see, hear and errr smell Edinburgh’s murky past!

History and Culture

Greyfriars Kirk

1 Greyfriars, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2QQ

Welcome to Greyfriars Kirk, a worshipping congregation of the Church of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town where a church has stood since 1620.

History and Culture

Curious About Edinburgh Tour

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt... buy or instantly download & get curious!

History and Culture

Traquair House

Traquair House , Innerleithen EH44 6PW

Traquair is a unique piece of living history welcoming visitors from all over the world. Enjoy the house, extensive grounds, maze, craft workshops, Garden Cafe and the famous Brewery!

History and Culture

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG

Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story.

History and Culture

Panmure House

4 Lochend Close, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8BL

Panmure House is a 17th-century townhouse located in Edinburgh's Canongate. It is the only surviving residence of renowned Scottish philosopher Adam Smith, who lived there between 1778 and 1790.

History and Culture

The Cadies & Witchery Tours

84 West Bow, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2HH

The award-winning Cadies & Witchery Tours invite you to join their fearless phantoms for a suspenseful and mirth-filled tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!

History and Culture

Linlithgow Museum

Linlithgow Partnership Centre 93 High Street , Linlithgow EH49 7EZ

A free museum, perfect for locals and visitors alike. Find out about our Royal connections, the trades of the town, the ordinary - and extra-ordinary! - people.

History and Culture