The Palace of Holyroodhouse

Category

Library Item

Item no

10873

Title

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, with Royal Terrace and Calton Hill behind

Description

A view of Holyroodhouse taken from Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh. The palace fills most of the foreground. Behind it lies the New Calton Burial Ground and the long line of Georgian townhouses that form Royal Terrace. Calton Hill with its trees and monuments makes an impressive skyline. The columns of the National Monument and the tall tower of Nelson's Monument can be seen.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

18.6 x 27.9 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. The site was founded as an Augustian monastery in 1128 by David I, after he had a vision of a stag with a rood or cross on its forehead. In 1501 James IV built a palace close to the Abbey. The Palace was home to Mary Queen of Scots from 1561-1567. It also played host to Cromwell's troops during the English Civil War, during which time it suffered extensive fire damage. It was significantly rebuilt and extended by Charles II, though he never stayed there. In 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie held court there after seizing control of Edinburgh. Queen Victoria revived its use as a royal residence.

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Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Calton Hill

Places > Edinburgh areas > Canongate

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

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