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Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh

A Category A Listed Building in Edinburgh, Edinburgh

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

  • Palace of Holyrood House, James V tower c1532, with ruined Abbey behind.

  • Palace of Holyrood House, James V tower detail.

  • Palace of Holyrood House, James V tower detail.

  • Palace of Holyrood House, Sir William Bruce's 1671-8 entrance.

  • Palace of Holyrood House, Sir William Bruce's 1671-8 exterior.

  • Palace of Holyrood House, ruined west front of abbey church.

  • Palace of Holyrood House, ruined east end of abbey church. The Abbey was founded by David I in 1128. The choir and transepts were demolished in 1570 after being damaged by Hertford in 1544 and 47. The present east window infills the crossing and date

  • External view of nave aisle.

  • The front and forecourt

  • Main entrance

  • North gates

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Entry Name: Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh

Listing Name: Holyroodhouse, Palace of Holyroodhouse Including Gates, Gatepiers, Boundary Walls and Railings

Listing Date: 14 December 1970

Category: A

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 365440

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB28022

Building Class: Cultural

ID on this website: 200365440

Location: Edinburgh

County: Edinburgh

Town: Edinburgh

Electoral Ward: City Centre

Traditional County: Midlothian

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