The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of King Charles the 3rd when he is in Scotland. It's steeped in history and a must for anyone who wants to discover more about Scotland's past.
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BOOK TICKETS NOWThe Palace of Holyroodhouse plays an important role as the official residence of King Charles the 3rd when he visits Edinburgh. As well as its significance in state life, The Palace of Holyrood House offers a vivid insight into the history of Scotland and its sometimes turbulent past.
Visitors can explore a number of splendid state apartments as well as taking the opportunity to enjoy some magnificent artworks that depict royal lineage and historical moments. In addition to the permanent collection of works, there is a number of special exhibitions throughout the year.
The Palace of Holyrood House is very much a working palace and as such, some staterooms may be closed for state functions. If you have a particular interest in a specific aspect of the palace, do contact the offices to ensure you’ll be able to access the appropriate area when you visit.
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One of the most famous residents of Holyrood Palace was Mary Queen of Scots and the historical apartments provided the setting for some of the significant events of her reign. Various artefacts such as needlework created by the deposed queen and a miniature portrait rendered by Francois Clouet may be on display for visitors.
There are lots of other things to enjoy at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The gardens are a wonderful place to wander and relax, whilst imagining the history of this majestic city, whilst Holyrood Abbey offers a place for quiet contemplation and reflection.
The palace of Holyrood House can be visited by means of a timed ticket – this means we can manage visitor numbers and ensure everyone’s safety.
To help everything run smoothly and be sure of being able to visit at the time you wish, we recommend you book your tickets online.
Note: Kensington Palace is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and between 24th - 26th December.
Open: 09:30 - 18:00 - Last admission: 16.30
Open: 09:30 - 16:30 - Last admission: 15:15
The Palace of Holyrood house is mostly accessible for visitors who use a wheelchair or have other mobility needs.
We also offer a number of solutions for visitors who are D/deaf or hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted or who have autism.
Where possible we offer parking for visitors with disabilities.
Current Ticket Prices for 2024 | |
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Adult (25+) | £20.00 |
Child (5-17) | £10.00 |
Young Person (18-24) | £13.00 |
Please Note: Concessionary tickets are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust.
Please contact +44 (0)303 123 7324 or specialistsales@rct.uk or visit the Royal Collection Trust website.