Landmark

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom in Scotland.

Also called Holyrood Palace

Walks that pass here

Walk

From Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood: the Royal Mile on foot, half a day

A downhill walk from Edinburgh Castle past St Giles' Cathedral and John Knox House to the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It suits first-time visitors who want the Old Town's story in order, with half a day to spare.

: ~6 h 45 min in total
: ~2.7 km, ~35 min walking

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