Royal Collection Trust – 900 years of Scottish Royal History
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Experience 900 years of Scottish Royal History
Edinburgh’s Royal Palace is a must visit at any time of the year, but don’t just take our word for it. See the beauty of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for yourself through our short film and visit in person this autumn.
Discover Abbey Strand
The history of Abbey Strand
For hundreds of years, some of Edinburgh’s most colourful characters passed through the doors of the Abbey Strand buildings. Today they are used as a Learning Centre where people can engage with the Royal Collection.
Doors Open Day
Step inside the beautifully conserved Abbey Strand Centre for special free tours this Doors Open weekend. During your guided tour, discover how the building was used as a weapons store for James V, as courtiers’ lodgings for Mary, Queen of Scots and as a sanctuary for 6,000 people in debt.
23 & 24 September
Free
Lunchtime Lecture
Sitting just outside of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Abbey Strand is a building with plenty of stories to tell. Join former Palace Curator Deborah Clarke and delve into the history of the Abbey Strand buildings and hear these stories for yourself.
Friday, 10 November 13:00
At the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Bonnie Prince Charlie
In September 1745, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, entered Edinburgh at the head of the Jacobite troops, cheered on by around 60,000 locals. He held court at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for the next six weeks. This 19th-century painting by John Pettie shows the Prince entering the Great Gallery to attend a ball.
From the shop: a taste of Scotland
Shortbread, or a shortie as it’s locally known, is a traditional Scottish biscuit and you can buy these delicious treats through our Shop.
Delicious, crumbly ginger shortbread biscuits are perfect with a cup of Scottish breakfast tea. Buy for yourself, or as a gift.
Explore the Palace
