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Holyroodhouse - guests entering for garden party
Malcolm, George, 1920, Photograph
Holyroodhouse - guests entering for garden party
Holyroodhouse - guests entering for garden party
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Holyroodhouse - guests entering for garden party
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Malcolm, George
Date
1920
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18.3 x 25.0 cm
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Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. The site was founded as an Augustinian 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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