Palace Of Holyrood House

Visited April 2015: «Splendid palace of history»
My friend lost her ticket during packing. We went to the check in counter, and they were able to locate the ticket, and she decided to purchase the souvenir book like I had reserved. We walked around the grounds, the ruined abbey, and the state rooms. While in the state rooms, I was taking pictures when I was approached by someone who works there. She informed me that no pictures were allowed, and I thought I was going to be asked to remove them. I was not. Therefore, I am glad I purchased the souvenir book, because the items we saw, the rooms we walked around, and the art we viewed was breathtaking. I was happy that I walked up the 25 steps to see Queen Mary of Scots chambers. The Abbey was breathtaking, and your ticket is good for a year.

Tres beau palais ! Meme en étant francais et en ayant vu versailles et les chateaux du sud ouest, j’ai beaucoup apprécié la visite du holyrood palace. Elle dure 1 heure, juste assez pour se laisser transporter quelques siecles en arriere mais pas trop pour piétinner dans les pieces du château.
L’abbaye est magnifique, le jardin grandiose.

Visited on a Saturday in May. We lucked out and got beautiful weather and the palace was still not incredibly crowded. This is where Mary Queen of Scots lived before being imprisoned. I did not know she actually had three husbands and they show you her actual bedroom, private studies, etc, so it was pretty fascinating. I really want to read about her after doing this tour! There is an audio guide which is included with the purchase of entry and it was quite good, very thorough. I liked you could skip parts, because it did get long. The highlights for me were the beautiful Gardens and the Abbey, both were awe inspiring. The gardens of the palace afford beautiful views of Arthurs Seat, which is nearby. This is a must see if you visit Edinburgh.

At first I thought they said, «do you wanna see Bollywood?» so I said fuknah, we got that in Jersey City.
Then he clarified, Holyrood Palace… so I said, hell yah. (fukinScottishaccentsbekillinme)
As for this palace, well, it’s quite lovely and the architecture in sound.
duh, it’s a palace. C’mon.

Great for history lovers and for those who just want to take pictures of the shadows cast by the abandoned abbey. If you have read a biography of Mary Queen of Scots you will love this place.

Splendid «minor» royal palace — but ban on photography inside is a minus.
Holyrood Palace is located at the very end of the Royal Mile (Edinburgh Castle is on the other end), and you can visit the inside unless the Queen and her family are there on holiday during the summer. My own visit in July of 2014 took place exactly 1 day after the Queen had left.
First off: I’d recommend a combined ticket for the palace and The Queen’s Gallery, which is just opposite. There are changing exhibitions at The Queen’s Gallery (during my visit there was one on Tudor-​era portraits) — and THERE at least you can take photos. Inside the palace, photography is not allowed even for private use — which is a BIG minus in my book!
Of course, there are the chapel ruin and the park, which are included in your ticket, and where you can take as many photos as you’d like.
Upon entering, some nice ladies will try and sell you additional tickets (for a guided garden tour e.g.) — personally I did not see the extra benefit, so be brave.
The inside of the palace is as splendid as one would imagine, though modest compared to, say, Windsor Castle, or even Blenheim Palace. It’s very much a limited-​time summer retreat. The chapel ruin is impressive, as is the park. Altogether, certainly worth a visit and the moderate asking price.
You can relax at the not-​bad café, which has inside and outside seating, after your visit. The selection of drinks and light food is rather good, though prices tend to be slightly inflated. See the price tag on my salmon and cheese bagel on the photo!

I ended up here randomly after walking aimlessly for a bit. To be fair, I knew I was ending up near the parliament buildings and the palace, I just hadn’t planned on going in to either.
Glad I went in. Took the audio tour and there was lots of good information, both about the building and historical figures. I had forgotten about Mary Queen of Scots’ link to the building.
Well-​preserved, a bit expensive when I convert it back to dollars, but what are you going to do?
The abbey (which is ruins) was interesting to look at, too.
Gardens are closed this time of year, so take that into account. Also, there are some very cool graveyards right nearby, so visit them on your way back up to town.
Gift shop was so similar to the one at Buckingham Palace that I snorted. (I have seen more than my fair share of giftshops at historical British sites in the last few months).

If you love history, you will love touring the Palace! You will be able to see everything from Mary Queen of Scots chambers to the Holyrood Abby Church. Best of all, your ticket is good for entrance for the rest of the year!

Great historic walk with free audio tour!
This walk costs about £12 and it comes with a FREE audio tour which really makes it informative!
The walk includes a tour of the Palace, and the gardens (during summer months)
There is a as always a gift shop selling highly inflated gifts.
Also a nice café that I really enjoyed.

Es mi palacio favorito!
Es en donde la reina de UK pasa los veranos cuando va de visita a Escocia. Queda en la otra punta de la Royal mile, que sale desde el Edinburgh Castle.
El palacio es tranqui en cuando a decoración. No permiten sacar fotos en el interior, pero lo más genial que tiene es que está lleno de cositas que pertenecieron a la monarquía y se pueden ver en vitrinas desparramadas por todas las salas.
También podés visitar las habitaciones de Mary queen of scotts y ver el lugar en donde su marido le mató al secretario una noche que cayó medio sacado.
El recorrido es unidireccional así que salís por una abadía que está en ruinas y después se pueden ver los jardines de la reina que sólo están abiertos durante el verano.
En vez de terminar la visita en el gift shop, la visita concluye en una sala con una mini muestra de fotos de la familia real, muy muy linda.

A self-​guided audio tour is included with your admission and is a must to get the most out of the tour. Without the audio, the tour would be a waste. Be sure to listen to the extra audio options to get some additional tidbits of royal info.
Note: If you have your own earphones, bring them and plug them in as holding the tour audio up to my ear the entire time gave me a cramp in my arm!
No photos are allowed inside the palace but the tour itself and the interior is fascinating.
After the tour, be sure to explore the Abbey ruins and exterior paths.
We visited the Palace at Holyrood House after hiking up Arthur’s Seat. This was a nice finish and there are some seats /​benches inside the palace if you start getting tired.

With an admission cost of £16 per person, we opted out and just took some pictures from the gates. The palace was quite beautiful, but I’m not sure it’s worth the price. On the plus side, you do get some nice views of Arthur’s Seat from that area.

You definitely need the audio guide.
No pictures… well you can take pictures outside, but nothing within. After walking the length of the Royal Mile, we wanted to take a gander at the fancy working palace. There was a long line up at the ticket office, but there is another one inside the gift shop that was shorter. One of the ladies decked out in tartan mentioned it while we were waiting in the longer line.
Once you pass the gates, grab an audio guide… my husband didn’t really listen to his, but without it, you’re just staring at a bunch of stuff in someone’s house. Lots to hear, lots to see… I didn’t know that royals entertained in their bedrooms and didn’t actually sleep there. Also, got to learn a lot about Mary, Queen of Scots…
We were a little jet-​laggy, so we thought one of our friend’s fell asleep on a chair while we explored the castle. Found him outside in the abbey where photos are allowed. Walked the gardens a bit, but did not do the tour. My hubby instead saw Arthur’s Seat and decided he wanted to hike up it. I thought a scone at the café was a better idea.

A pretty slick palace at the lower end of the royal mile in Edinburgh. The audio guide is a huge plus for those not steeped in their Scottish history, as context is everything when it comes to historical sites. The two standouts for me that moved this above your standard castle/​palace tour were the abbey and gardens. The ruins of the abbey were fantastic, as they are true long-​unused ruins but not so degraded by time that you lose the sense of what the place was when it was in use. The unknown graves in the floor of the church never get old for me.
The beautiful trek through the gardens at the end of the tour makes for a fantastic end to the visit. Walking through the paths with no-​one but my friends and some ridiculously well-​fed squirrels made for a peaceful, fulfilling end of the day. Or so I thought. Then we decided to climb Arthur’s seat. Because we are idiots.
(It’s actually quite convenient to begin your hike up the mountain from Holyrood House; took my out-​of-​shape self about 45 minutes to get up there, but totally worth it.)

Maison de la Reine et la famille royale, de beau meuble jolie pièces, un audio guide bref un bon moment, superbe jardin.
Comme partout le personnel est très serviable

If I wasn’t being watched, I would have skipped with glee. This place was awesome! No Photos rule on the inside, but the Gardens are a okay.
Oh the gardens. Best view of Arthur’s Seat!
You have to go! Even if its just for the gardens. And the price of admission is a yearly pass, just make sure you get it stamped and signed.

Did the Garden Tour today as part of my «Edinburgh as a tourist» trek
The Garden Tour in particular was different in that you got to not «KEEP ON THE PATH» — instead, guides were able to take you into the grounds themselves for a wee bit of a talk.
Top tip: Get your ticket stamped on exist to turn it into a ONE YEAR WONDER PASS. This gives you unlimited re-​entry into the grounds for a year from the first admission of the ticket. Great when you need to run away and hang out like a bos– I mean Monarch.
Go forth and visit!

I loved this palace. It felt warm and comfortable, which is saying a lot for a palace. It was really one of my favorite places that we visited during our 3 day trip to Edinburgh. I liked all of the historical objects on display too, like the embroidered picture done by Mary Queen of Scots of a cat and mouse that were supposed to be Mary and Elizabeth. On the way out you get to wander through the ruined Abbey which is atmospheric and cool.

Yet another palace we couldn’t get into. This time, Charles and Camilla were in town apparently and the palace was closed to tours. My hubby tried to convince the lady at the front desk that they were expecting us, but that didn’t work. lol!
So — why I can’t go into detail on the actual palace itself, I can say that the gift shop area and the small adjoining museum were pretty cool in that there was plenty of history and historical memorabilia showcased there. The outside of the palace is, of course, incredibly ornate with golden artwork and majestic archways, not to mention several coats of arms, etc.
Just being around something so old and thinking of all the royal kings and queens, princes and princesses walking these very grounds was extraordinary. You forget how young of a country the United States is, but when you visit places like this in Europe, it completely apparent. and inspiring. I pay the next time I am back, Charles and Cammie aren’t. lol!

a chance of pretending you’re royalty? fancy having a «summer house»? this is it~
want a little bit of old and a little bit new
you’d being borrowing, so you just need to wear blue
the palace has a nice walking tour where you learn about the stately rooms
unlike many other of the modern palaces, enjoy being able to walk through it!
be sure to save some time for the grounds, like many things in scotland… walkways are VERY structured… i suppose that’s a part of their culture
however, being from where i am, i’m constantly seeking escape routes ;p
the chapel is formidable in size and structure yet vulnerable and somewhat forgotten in its broken state
~*~
the people there are quite friendly, so feel free to chat up people…
:bonus: the gift shop sells ER household approved royal tea, china, and all that other good stuff if you want to take a bit of that lavish luxury home…
just make sure you’ll be alright in weight restrictions as cans of tea and china can be quite heavy!

Während unseres Schottland-​Urlaubs wollte ich mir unbedingt den
Holyrood-​Palast ansehen. Er interessierte mich mehr als das riesige Edinburgh
Castle. Angeblich sei der Palast das ganze Jahr über geöffnet, außer während
der königlichen Besuche. Während unseres 2-​wöchigen Aufenthalts in Schottland
war er nur an zwei Tagen für Besucher geöffnet. So stand das Datum unseres
Besuchs fest. Wer sichergehen möchte, dass geöffnet ist, sollte vorher anrufen
oder sich auf der Website informieren. Wir hatten Sonntag und Montag zur Auswahl und entschieden uns für den
Montag. Und richtig, es war nicht besonders voll. Wir erhielten jeder einen
Audioguide, mit dem wir durch die Anlage gingen. Die Audioguides sind in vielen
Sprachen, darunter selbstverständlich Deutsch, erhältlich. Wer nicht so gut zu
Fuß ist, kann ein Headset zum Audioguide erhalten, um die Hände freizuhaben.
Sehr aufmerksam und sehr gut organisiert. Die Mitarbeiter haben wir allesamt
freundlich und zuvorkommend erlebt. Der Rundgang begann im Palast. Zuerst durchquerten wir sehenswerte
Räume mit wertvollem Inventar, die bis heute von der königlichen Familie
genutzt werden. Schließlich kamen wir zu den Räumen von Maria Stuart. Diese
sind über eine enge Wendeltreppe mit 25 Stufen zugänglich. Zu meiner
Erleichterung musste ich die Stufen nur hinaufklettern, hinunter ging es über
eine breitere, geräumigere Wendeltreppe. Hier befindet sich der Raum, in dem David Rizzio (
), der Privatsekretär
Maria Stuarts, Opfer einer Verschwörung ihres reizenden Gatten Darnley wurde.
Darnley und ein paar weitere Männer drangen in die Räume ein, zerrten Rizzio
aus dem winzigen Speisezimmer und erstachen ihn in einem der Nebenräume. Über
Jahrhunderte hat sich der Blutfleck an der Stelle erhalten, wo Rizzio erstochen
wurde (wie auch immer dies möglich gewesen sein mag). Heutzutage ist dort eine
Tafel angebracht. Von diesen Räumen aus geht es hinunter in den Garten. Wie in
Großbritannien üblich, ist es eine sehr gepflegte Parkanlage. Die Queen lädt
hier regelmäßig zum Sommerfest. Nun wandelten wir auf den Wegen und kamen
schließlich zur alten Abteikirche. Von der Abtei selbst sind ein paar
Fundamente erhalten, die Abteikirche ist eine gut erhaltene Ruine. Die Abteikirche bildet den Abschluss des sehenswerten Rundganges. Nach
gut eineinhalb Stunden kamen wir wieder am Eingang an. Wir legten unsere
Eintrittskarten vor und ließen sie abstempeln. Mit einem königlichen Stempel
versehen, haben wir ein Jahr lang kostenlosen Zugang zum Palast. Ob wir dies
nutzen werden, sei dahingestellt. Selbstverständlich gibt es einen Shop und ein Café. Nach einer Stärkung
kauften wir ein paar Kleinigkeiten (das musste einfach sein :-)) und verließen
den Palast mit vielen neuen Eindrücken. Die ebenfalls auf dem Gelände befindliche Gemäldegalerie haben wir
nicht besichtigt. Wer dies möchte, kann sich ein Kombiticket für Palast und
Galerie kaufen. Die Galerie ist auch geöffnet, wenn der Palast für die
Öffentlichkeit geschlossen ist. Wir können jedem Edinburgh-​Besucher einen Besuch des Holyrood-​Palastes
nur ans Herz legen. Das Fotografieren für nichtkommerzielle Zwecke war auf
dem Gelände, nicht jedoch in den Räumen des Palastes gestattet. Den Bericht mit
Bildern gibt es hier (
).

This isn’t a big, impressive palace but there’s so much poignant and heartfelt Scottish history. Definitely worth a visit. Has way less tourists than the flashier Edinburgh castle

Palace Of Holyroodhouse is another must see for anyone visiting Edinburgh for the first time
Housing royalty throughout the ages, including Mary Queen of Scots between 1561 and 1567. Today, it’s The Queen’s official residence in Scotland where she comes to spend a week every summer to conduct state functions & ceremonies
Sitting at 1 end of the Royal Mile, it’s like you’re pot of gold at the end of the mile. Start w/​Edinburgh Castle at the top of the hill, then finish up w/​House of Parliament & Holyrood Palace
Be sure to start your tour w/​the fantastic Queen’s Gallery — which is an art museum attached to the Palace grounds… the overall cost for admission & both tours is pretty darn pricey but whatever, right? You’re on holiday.
The gardens, which should have been open while we were there, were closed off — would have been nice to see them…
Guided through the Palace through an audio tour & the given access to lots of rooms in the house, lots of artifacts to see, lovely room furnishings, and the recorded tour provides lots of great history & stories
We got to see the royal bed chambers, sitting rooms, great rooms, libraries, greeting rooms… there’s a lot to see
We also got to see the room that houses the display of The Order of the Thistle, which is the highest honor in Scotland. We learned The Order honors Scottish men and women who have made significant contributions to Scotland’s national life
Also liked the fact the tour is very Senior friendly. My parents had no problem with the stairs since the tour was broken up to accommodate a slower pace
Only downer was that Dad couldn’t hear his audio tour due to his hearing aids. The radio-​thing kept triggering the annoying high-​pitched squeal

Sehenswert. Hochinteressant für die, die sich für die britische Geschichte interessieren. Toll ist auch der angrenzende Museum-​Shop. Im Sommer lohnen die Gärten.

I quite enjoy a bit of the Royal Family and their history. I think it’s because I would like to live in a castle or palace. Actually I think Holyrood House would be perfect for me, Queenie has her big house in London and her estate in Balmoral so maybe it’s time she let it out to someone like me?
It is rather expensive for a trip round Holyrood House (13 pound for a student… eeeek) so it isn’t the top of my list of places to go in Edinburgh. But the Royal Apartments are very beautiful and full of wonderful décor and paintings. In the summer the gardens are open so after viewing the house you can go for a wander around the gardens which are perfectly nice gardens.
If you have an interest in the Royal Family then this is a must do.

Die 1128 von David I gegründete Abtei sit offizielle Residenz der Queen, wenn sie in Schottland weilt. Den im vorderen Teil völligst überteuerten Touri-​Shop hinter mir gelassen, umreundete ich den Palast sowie die angrenzende Ruine der Holyrood Abbey. Im Park waren noch fundamentreste der alten Abtei zu sehen, während glebweißes Pampasgras einen lang gezogenen Schatten auf den akkurat geschnittenen Rasen vor den Palastmauern warf. Im Innern des Palastes, mit seinen schmuckvoll im Barockstiel verzierten räumen, hohen Stuckdecken, großflächigen Wandgemälden und historischen Möbeln, herrscht striktes Fotoverbot. In der schönen Ruine der Abbey ragten Säulen und Gänge in den Himmel, vor denen am Boden mehrere Grabplatten angebracht waren.