At the Palace of Holyroodhouse, visitors can explore 14 magnificent historic and State Apartments, the romantic ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey and remarkable royal gardens, all with a complimentary multimedia tour in ten languages. Best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, the Palace was the setting for many dramatic episodes in her short reign as featured in the 2019 Universal Pictures movie Mary, Queen of Scots. Today, the State Apartments are used regularly by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining.
Special exhibition: A Royal Wedding (14 June - 6 October)
A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex is included in standard admission for all visitors to Edinburgh’s Royal Palace, the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This special exhibition features the wedding outfits worn by the couple at their wedding in May 2018 and an exclusive audio recording of them talking about their special day. Find out more here.
The Queen's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.
Current exhibition at The Queen's Gallery:
Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs
Until 3 November 2019
The exhibition tells the story of the familial, political, diplomatic and artistic associations between Britain and Russia and their royal families from the late 17th century through to Russia’s last emperor Nicholas II and beyond. The unique relationship between the two countries is explored through portraits, sculpture, photographs and archival documents. Many of the works of art were commissioned as diplomatic gifts, others as intimate personal mementos, including miniature masterpieces by Fabergé.
Find out more here.
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 19 April, 14 - 25 May, 25 - 26 December and during royal visits.
Admission prices:
Palace of Holyroodhouse
(includes a multimedia tour available in 10 languages)
Adult £15.00
Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £13.00
Under 17 £8.70
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £38.70
Combined Visit: Palace and Gallery
(includes multimedia tour):
Adult £20.20
Over 60 £18.40
Student (with valid ID) £17.90
Under 17 £11.20
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £51.80
Visitors with disabilities:
Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse website for further information on Mobility Access and access for the Hard of Hearing, Blind or Partially Sighted and Visitors on the Autism Spectrum.
Should you have any questions please contact our Specialist Sales team on specialistsales@rct.uk or +44 (0)303 123 7322.
Where possible, we will offer parking for visitors with disabilities. To enquire about parking, please telephone +44 (0)303 123 7306.
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