Edinburgh, Holyrood from the Calton

Category

Library Item

Item no

24409

Title

Edinburgh, Holyrood from the Calton

Description

This photograph shows the Palace of Holyroodhouse, including Holyrood Abbey at the far end of the photograph. One of Edinburgh's' Hills, Arthur's Seat, fills the skyline in the background whilst grasses and homes can be seen in the fore.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

9.0 x 17.9cm

Type

Photograph

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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Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Landscape > Land > Hills

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

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