Historic site · Holyrood, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the King's official residence in Edinburgh, at the end of the Royal Mile, and is open to visitors.
Why go
The Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and is the King's official residence in Edinburgh, according to its listing on Forever Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh Council's visitor site, whose listings are supplied by the venues. The listing says the King uses it when carrying out official engagements in Scotland and that visitors can explore its associations with figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. The listing's booking contact is an rct.uk address, the domain Wikidata gives for the palace's official website; this record states no entry or booking rule, so check that site before a visit. This record is the palace, not Holyrood Park or the King's Gallery.
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Viewpoint
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Mountain
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Church
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Museum
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