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Make the most of your visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse with our helpful info on security, facilities and more.
Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Explore the Palace's close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The King when carrying out official engagements in Scotland.
Opening Times. Note: Kensington Palace is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and between 24th - 26th December. April – October. Open: 09:30 - 18:00 - Last admission: 16.30. November – March. Open: 09:30 - 16:30 - Last admission: 15:15. Accessibility.
Palace Opening times: April - October 09:30-18:00 (last admission 16:30) November - March 09:30-16:30 (last admission 15:15) The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday (open 7 days in July, August and September). Admission prices: Palace of Holyroodhouse (includes a multimedia tour available in 10 languages) Adult - £18.00
Reading time: 4 minutes. Enjoy the ultimate royal experience at the home of Scottish royalty. The Palace is open to the public all year round and we can’t wait to welcome you in and make some magical memories together. Book tickets.
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.
The Palace’s original physic garden was the first of its kind in Scotland and only the second botanic garden to be established in Britain. Find out more about what there is to see and do at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
