Holyrood Palace

Category

Library Item

Item no

6425

Title

Holyrood Palace

Description

Against the backdrop of Salisbury Crags and the hill of Arthur's Seat is Holyroodhouse and Abbey in Edinburgh. The ruins of Holyrood Abbey being to the rear of the palace.

Artist / maker

Geikie, Walter

Date

1830

Size

11.5 x 29.4 cm

Type

Pencil work; Wash drawing

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

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Religion > Religious facilities > Abbeys