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.

Talks and Lectures

Powder and Pomade

3rd May 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Join exhibition curator and Surveyor of The King's Pictures Anna Reynolds for a closer look at 18th-century hairstyles on 3rd May in The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse!

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.

Days Out

Unicorn Activity Day

6th May 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

The national animal of Scotland can be spotted all over the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join us on 6th May for a day of activities celebrating the unicorn!

Talks and Lectures

A King’s Visit: George IV in Edinburgh

10th May 2024

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh East

Join Emma Stead, Curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, to learn about George IV’s visit to Edinburgh in 1822.

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

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History and Culture

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