Holyroodhouse - Scotland


Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh is the official residence of the Queen of England when she is in Scotland.


Entrance to Holyroodhouse Palace Edinburgh



The Palace of Holyroodhouse was built in 1498 but the Holyrood Abbey dates from the early part of the 12th century (1128). The oldest section remaining today dates from 1529. Holyroodhouse Palace has been a royal residence since the 16th century.


Front of the Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh


The grounds behind the palace, known as Holyrood Park, were the hunting grounds of the early Scottish kings.


Park behind Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh