Royal visit to Edinburgh 1911, Holyroodhouse

Category

Library Item

Item no

7460

Title

Royal visit to Edinburgh 1911, Holyroodhouse

Description

Soldiers in military uniform and wearing tall hats line the road in front of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. They hold bayonets which rest on the ground. Those nearest the front look towards the camera and on the right, some children peer out from between the row of soldiers. A string of small flags hangs across the road from the buildings on either side.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1911

Size

12.2 x 16.5 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.
George V became King in May 1910 and the following year made his first state visit to Scotland. He stayed at Holyrood Palace with Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary during their visit to Edinburgh in July 1911.

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Clothing and dress > Garments > Uniforms

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Military > Arms and armament > Rifles

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh