Palace of Holyroodhouse

Historic Buildings & Homes

Palace Of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH8 8DX

Tel: +44 (131) 5565100

Royal Collection Trust © 2013 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen's official residence in Scotland, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat.

At the Palace of Holyroodhouse visitors can explore the 14 historic and State Apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey with a complimentary audio tour. Best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, today the State Apartments are used regularly by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining.

The Queen's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.

Current exhibition:

Cairo to Constaniople: Early Photographs of the Middle East

Until 21 July 2013

In 1862, the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) was sent on a four-month educational tour of the Middle East, accompanied by the British photographer Francis Bedford (1815-94). This exhibition documents his journey through the work of Bedford, the first photographer to travel on a royal tour. It explores the cultural and political significance Victorian Britain attached to the region, which was then as complex and contested as it remains today.

In the historic setting of the Palace's Mews Courtyard, the cafe offers a wide range of refreshments throughout the day, from drinks and light snacks to a changing menu of freshly prepared lunch dishes.

Opening times:

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is open daily.

1 April to 31 October 2013
09:30-18:00 (last admission 17:00)

1 November 2013 to 31 March 2014
09:30-16:30 (last admission 15:30)

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is closed:

20 April (open from 14:00)

14-25 May 2013
7-14 June 2013

25 June - 6 July 2013
25-26 December 2013
During royal visits

Admission prices:

The Palace of Holyroodhouse

(includes an audio tour)
Adult £11.00

Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £10.00

Under 17 £6.65

Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £29.25

Combined Visit: Palace and Gallery
(includes audio tours)
Adult £15.50

Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £14.15

Under 17 £8.80

Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £40.80

Visitors with disabilities:

Detailed access information is available here: The Palace of Holyroodhouse Access Information

If you have any additional questions please contact our Specialist Sales team on specialistsales@royalcollection.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7766 7324.

When possible, the Palace and The Queen’s Gallery will also offer parking for visitors with disabilities. To enquire about parking, please telephone 0131 524 1120.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2013 Opening Times (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013)

Information Line

Book online or call

0845 859 1006

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Saturday 10am - 3pm

Sunday closed

*Calls may be recorded

Please note that if you purchase your package/ticket/pass online between 4pm Friday and 9am Monday, you will not receive your final e-confirmation until Monday. You are unable to use your package/ticket/pass without this confirmation.

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