Christmas at Edinburgh’s Royal Palace
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Christmas at Edinburgh at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Step into Christmas and 900 years of royal history at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
This festive period, the Palace will be transformed with magnificent Christmas decorations, including two 12-foot-high Christmas trees. Visitors will be greeted by festive garlands, vibrant berries and seasonal foliage as they ascend the Great Stair leading to the historic State Apartments.
28 November – 6 January
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Exclusive Tours
Christmas Exclusive Evening Tour
As the Royal Mile ends, a unique Christmas experience begins.
An Exclusive Evening Tour offers a unique opportunity to step inside the West Drawing Room, which is not normally open to the public. You will see the Palace beautifully decorated, including the Royal Dining Room and a magnificent Christmas tree in the Throne Room.
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Exclusive Family Tours
This Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour.
Before the Palace doors open to the public, step inside to see the beautifully decorated State Apartments, uncover surprising stories of Scotland’s past; search for majestic unicorns and spiky thistles; and, in the Great Gallery, see if you can find the secret door!
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What’s on this Christmas
Concert
Carols by the Christmas tree
8 & 9 December 2024
Enjoy seeing the beautifully decorated State Apartments in the Palace as you make your way to the Great Gallery to hear a wonderful concert of Christmas music performed by The Robin Chapel Choir. Your evening will conclude with a glass of champagne and a mince pie.
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Workshop
Festive wreaths at Holyrood
12 December 2024
Don’t miss the chance to join florist and Royal Warrant-holder Lottie Longman to create your own festive wreath to take home. You will have the chance to gather inspiration from the beautiful decorations of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, before learning how to fashion foliage into your own unique design.
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Activity
Christmas activity day
14 December 2024
On Saturday, 14 December your ticket to the Palace of Holyroodhouse will include activities for all the family. Take in the Palace’s festive decorations and make some of your own with ribbon wreath making in the Great Gallery. In the Family Room, discover how the tradition of Christmas cards began and design your own to gift family and friends!
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Fruit cake recipe
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas cake, especially because you want to give it a chance to mature before you eat it. A classic Christmas fruit cake is always a crowd pleaser, so why not consider this royal recipe?
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A royal Christmas gift
This new publication is the first ever official history of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish residence of His Majesty the King.
From its origins as an abbey and a place of religious retreat to its role in the infamous murder of David Rizzio in the bedchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots, this book covers the full history of the palace, as well as shedding light on well-known stories.
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