Step off the Royal Mile into 900 years of Scottish royal history at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Palace is the official residence of His Majesty The King in Scotland and is a must-visit whilst in Edinburgh.
From beautiful gardens to magnificent State Apartments, the Palace of Holyroodhouse has something for everyone and makes a great day out for the whole family.
This summer, don’t miss the chance to experience an Exclusive Evening Tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse once it is closed to visitors for the day. In the company of an expert guide, your tour begins in the gardens of the Palace before exploring the beautiful State Apartments.
Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club is just for you. Each session, explore special objects or spaces with a member of the Learning Team before getting creative and making masterpieces to take home.
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time session for toddlers. The session is led by a member of the Learning Team and explores a Royal Garden Party theme.
Explore the revolutionary life and style of the Georgians, from the practical dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns worn at court, at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh.
Included in your Gallery ticket, don’t miss this fascinating demonstration of bobbin-lace making, inspired by the historical lace samples and portrait depictions seen throughout the exhibition.
The 18th century witnessed notable developments in children’s fashion. Join Assistant Curator Lucy Peter as she explores some of the ways in which attitudes towards childhood directly impacted on the styles of dress worn.
This beautiful portrait of Queen Charlotte was commissioned by George III and first shown to the public in 1781. It is currently being exhibited in Edinburgh as part of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians.
From luxurious pocket watch decorations to tote bags with paintings, shop items inspired by pieces featured in the exhibition Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians.
