Palace Of Holyroodhouse, Exclusive Hire
Palace of Holyrood, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX -
Up to
100 guests
Offers
catering
About Venue
The Queen is in residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse during Holyrood week, which usually takes place from the end of June to the beginning of July. Then the Scottish variant of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom is flown, and the Royal Company of Archers forms Her Majesty's ceremonial bodyguard.
The Queen received His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at Holyroodhouse during The Pope’s official visit to the UK in September 2010. The gift presented by His Holiness to Her Majesty, a facsimile of the Lorsch Gospels, is on display at the Palace.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 100
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Tea
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Reviews
- Christopher NotyaNovember 2025
Really cool place to visit! You get to walk through real royal rooms and learn lots of interesting stories (the audio guide is super helpful). The palace feels grand but still very peaceful, and the gardens are beautiful too. A perfect stop if you want a mix of history and chill vibes in Edinburgh.
- FtseOctober 2025
This was definitely worth a visit. Yes, it does cost to go in but the handset made it worthwhile as they had an interactive app that helped the kids to learn, search and play. Out of all the historic sites we went to, they learnt the most at this site. The palace was beautiful and well maintained. There was one area (tight staircase heading to Mary's room) that would be an issue to get to for those who struggle to walk upstairs. There was no signage to provide another route. Other than that, we had a fabulous time and my 3 kids aged from 7 to 14 all enjoyed it. All in all, a breathtaking
- Margaret O' SullivanOctober 2025
I loved being able to walk around at my own pace listening to the audio guide. Loved learning about the history and the kings/queens who lived there. No photos allowed inside. Beautiful gardens also and a café.
- Victoria MolloyNovember 2025
I really enjoyed exploring this palace and the audio guide included with the ticket was very informative to learn about Scottish history and the tour is well laid out. The great gallery room was very impressive!
- MariamDecember 2025
Palace of Holyroodhouse is a beautiful and majestic place located at the end of the Royal Mile. It’s one of Edinburgh’s most important historic landmarks, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s royal history. The palace features stunning architecture, elegant rooms, and lovely gardens that add to its charm. However, photography is not allowed in most of the rooms to protect the historic artifacts and furnishings. Despite that, the visit is truly worth it — the atmosphere, details, and royal elegance make it an unforgettable experience.
