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Holyroodhouse Palace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

  • Address Abbey Strand
    EH8 8DX Edinburgh
    United Kingdom
  • Phone number+44 131 556 5100
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Built by James IV, Holyroodhouse Palace has traditionally been a favourite stopping-off point for monarchs traveling to and from Balmoral. The Monarch is strongly associated with the Palace is Mary Queen of Scots, and you can view her private apartments here. It was at Holyrood that (allegedly) she watched helplessly as her friend, David Rizzio, was murdered by noblemen. She was oblivious to the fact that her husband, Lord Darnley, had given his consent to this foul deed. There are many other intriguing stories in the Palace's history and plenty more things to see including the Great Gallery, which is adorned with over 100 paintings by Dutch portrait artist Jacob de Wit. Check the website for seasonal timings.

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Rachel H.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Rachel H. on January 15, 2009

This is the residence of Queen when she is visiting Scotland. I walked here from near Edinburgh Castle. It was a nice walk. The grounds are beautiful, and...

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Great Trip

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-03-01

It's the kind of place thats brilliant all year round and very educational for the kids.You view lots of interesting rooms including Mary Queen...

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