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Ancient porch of Holyroodhouse
Skene, James, 1827, Watercolour
Ancient porch of Holyroodhouse
Ancient porch of Holyroodhouse
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672
Title
Ancient porch of Holyroodhouse
Description
A large arched entry porch with a vaulted ceiling leads into Holyroodhouse. A watchtower is on one side of the entrance with a tower topped by a spire on the other. Crenellated ramparts join the two towers. There is a second less grand arched entrance way joined to the main entrance by wall suffering disrepair. Two figures can be seen in the street beyond this. Soldiers on horseback stand to attention as horse-drawn carriages drive by. Two of the riders are wearing hats. The carriages are ornately carved. A man stands in the foreground wearing a hat and carrying a stick.
Artist / maker
Skene, James
Date
1827
Size
20 x 22 cm.
Type
Watercolour
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Copied from an etching by John Rinciman.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. The site was founded as an Augustian Monestry 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. Its use as a Royal residence was revived by Queen Victoria.
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