The Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh was founded as a monastery in 1128. Situated at the end of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closely associated with Scotland's troubled past, including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567.

Mary was married twice in the Abbey at Holyroodhouse and witnessed the brutal killing of her secretary Rizzio by her jealous second husband, Lord Darnley, in her private apartments.

Today, the Palace is the setting for State ceremonies and official entertaining along with being The Queen's official residence in Scotland.

One of the most famous rooms in the Palace is the Great Gallery, hung with Jacob de Wet's portraits of the real and legendary kings of Scotland. You can also visit the Queens Gallery, which has exhibitions from the Royal Collection.

There is an admission fee to visit the Palace. You can reach the palace by train from Waverly station; the Palace is about a 15 minute walk or buses no 35 & 36 stop near the Palace.