A Royal Guide to Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
If you are a Royal family fan, past and present, then this guide will showcase the best spots to visit across Edinburgh.
The Palace has a lot to see, not just from the inside but also the Abbey and gardens outside too. I also highly recommend a look around the King's Gallery and gift shop if you have the time.
If you want the best value ticket, it is best to pre-book online. I also highly recommend the audio guide they offer for more insight.
Situated at the foot of the famous Royal Mile and across from the Scottish parliament building is the palace of Holyrood. Home to some of Scotland's most iconic and well known figures, including Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Victoria and Bonnie Prince Charlie who stayed at the palace for six weeks.
You can tour through the official state apartments, see the impressive stone staircase built for Charles 2nd, who actually never made it to the Palace. Walk through the royal dining room, used since the reign of Queen Victoria (look out for the beautiful portrait of Queen Elizabeth 2nd) on the wall).
Next to the palace is Holyrood Abbey, now in ruins it was once one of the grandest medieval abbeys in all of Scotland. First founded in 1128 after King David 1st whilst out hunting the visioned a stag with a cross "rood" between it's antlers he then dedicated this to building the abbey and palace on this spot. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The Palace has a lot to see, not just from the inside but also the Abbey and gardens outside too. I also highly recommend a look around the King's Gallery and gift shop if you have the time.
If you want the best value ticket, it is best to pre-book online. I also highly recommend the audio guide they offer for more insight.
Situated at the foot of the famous Royal Mile and across from the Scottish parliament building is the palace of Holyrood. Home to some of Scotland's most iconic and well known figures, including Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Victoria and Bonnie Prince Charlie who stayed at the palace for six weeks.
You can tour through the official state apartments, see the impressive stone staircase built for Charles 2nd, who actually never made it to the Palace. Walk through the royal dining room, used since the reign of Queen Victoria (look out for the beautiful portrait of Queen Elizabeth 2nd) on the wall).
Next to the palace is Holyrood Abbey, now in ruins it was once one of the grandest medieval abbeys in all of Scotland. First founded in 1128 after King David 1st whilst out hunting the visioned a stag with a cross "rood" between it's antlers he then dedicated this to building the abbey and palace on this spot. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Royal Guide to Edinburgh
Guide Location: Scotland » Edinburgh
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Katrina Milne
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.travelkattours.com/blog/aroyal-guide-to-edinburgh
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Scotland » Edinburgh
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Katrina Milne
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.travelkattours.com/blog/aroyal-guide-to-edinburgh
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Palace of Holyrood House
- King's Gallery
- Cafe at the Palace
- White Horse Close
- The Royal Yacht Britannia
- Fingal Floating Hotel
- Edinburgh Castle
- Mons Meg
- One O' Clock
- St Margaret's Chapel
- Johnston's of Elgin
- Tartan Weaving Mill
- Scottish Experience Shop
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It should be said that ice-cream can be enjoyed all year round and in Scotland it is eaten even in the depths of a rainy, cold winter.
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