We had a great visit to Holyroodhouse Palace and the Ruins of Holyrood Abbey. The castle is the Queen’s official residence in Scotland but she only spends about a week each year at Holyrood. The rest of her time in Scotland is spend at her favorite, Balmoral Castle. Would love to visit Balmoral but unfortunately it’s closed this time of year.
Holyroodhouse Palace is located at the bottom of the Royal Mile and is next to the very modern Scottish Parliament Building. There has been a royal presence at Holyroodhouse since 1126 which is when the Abbey was built by King David I of Scotland. The Royal apartments are filled with many beautiful paintings, tapestries, period furniture and other works of art.
I had heard the story about Mary Queen of Scots jealous 2nd husband killing her Italian male secretary at the Palace so it was weird to see the very spot he was murdered . He was stabbed over 50 times ( how “Psycho” of her husband). Mary was held with a pistol pointed at her while she witnessed the entire event. Always some kind of drama with the monarchy.
Photography is not allowed in the palace but I was able to take a few photos around the palace and at the Abbey. It was grey with snow flurries on and off all day. Hoping for a little sunshine tomorrow for our drive to the Highlands.
Those arches and that arched roof – stunning! The details is amazing. I’d love to visit there sometime!
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Both the Palace and the Abbey are so interesting. Edinburgh is such a great city to visit ~ I would highly recommend to anyone for their “travel bucket list”!!
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I love Edinburgh – particularly the New Town – great architecture.
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Edinburgh is such a fun city to visit. We stayed in the new town area and really enjoyed it. But then again, what’s not to love about that city!
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Scots have style…but it’s a cold place i guess..:)))
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Even the Scots are complaining about the unseasonably bitter cold so it must be bad. But you’re right they do have style. Saw a few men in kilts yesterday ~ part of a wedding party. I wanted to get a photo but wasn’t fast enough to get the shot.
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I’ve been in Edinburgh at the Castle and in town. It’s amazing actually! Best regards 😉
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Thanks! Edinburgh is such a fabulous city. We’re already planning a return visit for all the sights we didn’t get to see this time around…
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I went there a few years ago, it was amazing! Your photos reminded me how beautiful and detailed it was. Hope the weather wasn’t too bad for you!
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Have to say the weather has been bitterly cold but we haven’t let it slow us down. Just added a few layers and got out the “handwarmers” We’re already planning a return visit to Edinburgh when it’s warmer. So much to see in the city and surrounding area.
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Thanks for the Reblog!
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No problem and your welcome.
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Breathtaking. I am hoping to visit Edinburg in May.
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You’ll love it! And in May, it’ll be warm enough so you’ll be able to feel your fingers and toes.
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