Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Palace of Holyroodhouse
In or near Edinburgh.
Palace of Holyroodhouse — a monument in scotland central.
Remi Mathis — CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 1.1 km
About
Palace of Holyroodhouse is a named monument in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is located in central Scotland. It serves as the official residence of the monarch in Scotland and is notable for its historical significance. The palace features a blend of architectural styles and is associated with various royal events. Visitors can explore the state apartments and the ruins of the adjacent Holyrood Abbey.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9526, -3.1720
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 8DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11810954 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palace of Holyroodhouse?
- Palace of Holyroodhouse is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 8DX).
- What is Palace of Holyroodhouse?
- Palace of Holyroodhouse — a monument in scotland central.
- How do I get to Palace of Holyroodhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 8DX.
- How do I get to Palace of Holyroodhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 8DX.