Holyrood Palace and Chapel

Category

Library Item

Item no

7790

Title

Holyrood Palace and Chapel

Description

At the bottom of the Canongate in Edinburgh is Holyroodhouse Palace and Abbey. The palace is set apart from the other buildings, which share the spectacular backdrop of Salisbury Crags and the hill of Arthur's Seat.

Artist / maker

Wilson, George Washington

Date

1880

Size

11.2 x 17 cm

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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Landscape > Land > Hills

Places > Edinburgh areas > Canongate

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

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Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Abbeys

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