Holyrood Palace

Holyrood Palace is now the Queen and the royal family's official residence in Scotland, located on the eastern end of Royal Mile. Holyrood Palace was built in 1498 by James V, this fine baroque palace is closely linked to the long history of Scotland. The palace is best known for being the residence for the Scottish Queen Mary. The Queen Mary had two weddings at Holyrood Palace, and she witnessed the assassination of her private secretary David Rizzio by her first husband Lord Darnley at a small dinner party. Near the palace is the vast Holyrood Park (Holyrood Park), it is a suitable place for walking.

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Address: Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, Scotland

Phone: 0044-303-123 7306

Website: http://www.royalcollection.org.uk

Transport: Take the Lothian Bus 35、36 or Get off at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station

Opening hours: April to October 9: 30-18: 00; November to next March 9: 30-16: 30; Close on December 25, December 26; please refer to the website for more detailed information.

Tickets: Adults 11.3 pounds; (for seniors over 60 years old or students: 10.3 pound); People under 17: 6.8 pounds; Under 5 years old: free; family ticket (two adults, including three children under the age of 17) : 29.4 pounds.