Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

10874

Title

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Description

A close up view of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. The palace is rectangularity shaped around a central courtyard. At one end is a series of towers with cupola. A flagpole rises through the middle of the courtyard. Surrounding the castle are manicured lawns and trees.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

19 x 25.4 cm

Type

Digital image

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 > Cupolas

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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