Abbey Strand and Holyroodhouse

Category

Library Item

Item no

16467

Title

Abbey Strand and Holyroodhouse

Description

The view down the cobbled road of Abbey Strand, Edinburgh. In the foreground a stone built building has steps leading up to a wooden panel. At the end of the street stand the ornate wrought iron gates and stone pillars of Holyroodhouse, in front of which are several tourists. Behind them the towers of the palace stand.

Artist / maker

Murphy, Bernard

Date

2000

Size

10 x 14 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Abbey Strand is the final section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, a short drive leading to the entrance of Holyrood Palace.

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Gates

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

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