Holyroodhouse, Queen Mary's Bedchamber

Category

Library Item

Item no

8715

Title

Holyroodhouse, Queen Mary's bedchamber

Description

Queen Mary's bedroom in Holyroodhouse Palace, Edinburgh is furnished with a four-poster bed, table and chairs. The ceiling is decorated and there is a picture above the fireplace.

Artist / maker

Everitt, Allen Edward

Date

1863

Size

19.5 x 32.5 cm

Type

Watercolour

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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Furnishings > Furniture > Beds

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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