Holyrood Palace

Category

Library Item

Item no

3770

Title

Holyrood Palace

Description

A view of Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh with Arthur's Seat and part of Salisbury Crags visible in the background . The Palace has turrets and crenellated walls. A wheelbarrow has been left on a road in front of the Palace.

Artist / maker

Keith, Thomas

Date

1856

Size

23.8 x 28 cm

Type

Paper negative

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 > Architectural features > Turrets

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Landscape > Land > Hills

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°57′10″N, 3°10′20″W)

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