Holyrood Palace

Category

Library Item

Item no

8736

Title

Holyrood Palace

Description

Dominating the courtyard of Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh is an ornate fountain. Amongst the many stone carvings there are statues of people, a crown and heraldic elements including animals such as lions. A man stands next to the fountain. The entrance to the palace has a clock above four columns and to one side there is a soldier in a sentry box.

Artist / maker

Wilson, George Washington

Date

1893

Size

17.7 x 28.6 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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Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Fountains

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh