Palace of Holyroodhouse
by Judy Palkimas
Title
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Artist
Judy Palkimas
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Photograph
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th century, and is a setting for state occasions and official entertaining.
Queen Elizabeth spends one week in residence at Holyrood Palace at the beginning of each summer, where she carries out a range of official engagements and ceremonies. The 16th century Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots and the State Apartments, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public throughout the year, except when members of the Royal Family are in residence. The palace as it stands today was built between 1671–1678 in a quadrangle layout. Photography credit to M. Balanay during my friends trip abroad.
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May 31st, 2017
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