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Discover the enchanting history of Holyrood Abbey, a medieval marvel nestled in the shadows of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, whose ancient stones tell tales of Scotland's storied past.
Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by David I of Scotland. During the 15th century, the abbey guesthouse was developed into a royal residence, and after the Scottish Reformation the Palace of Holyroodhouse was expanded further.
Read a brief history of Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and find out what to see at the ruin next to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Contact us today for more information. Wander around the ruins of the abbey founded by David I at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Official site for the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the official residence of His Majesty The King in Scotland. Book tickets and find out more about visiting.
Discover the history of Holyrood Abbey, from the legend behind its origins to its life as a royal residence in the days before the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
A visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse includes the remains of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, the Palace gardens, the State Apartments of the Palace itself, and stories of its most famous residents from the past and present.
See where to go to find out about admission prices for Holyrood Abbey, which is accessed through the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
book tickets. Visitor Information. You can visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse at your leisure using the complimentary multimedia guide, which lasts approximately 1 hour. Back to top. Security and Luggage. For safety and security reasons, a one-way system operates along the visitor route. Security screening.
At the Palace of Holyroodhouse, visitors can explore magnificent historic and State Apartments, the beautiful ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey and remarkable royal gardens, all with a complimentary multimedia tour in 10 languages.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse ( / ˈhɒlɪruːd / or / ˈhoʊlɪruːd / ), [1] commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace or Holyroodhouse, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
