Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history.

The Palace is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, and as the setting for many of the dramatic episodes in her turbulent reign. Mary was married at Holyroodhouse and witnessed the brutal killing of her secretary Rizzio by her jealous second husband, Lord Darnley, in her private apartments. The Palace briefly served as the headquarters of Bonnie Prince Charlie during the 1745 uprising.

Today the State Apartments are used regularly by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family for State ceremonies and official entertaining.
Find out more about the history of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and how it is used today on theBritish Monarchy Website

http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=36

National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

Chambers StreetEdinburghEH1 1JFTel: 0300 123 6789

Operation Time:Daily: 10:00-17:00
Admission:Free, Donations welcome

Museum Gallery:

Early People

A Generous Land

Wider Horizons

Hilton of Cadboll stone
Hunterston brooch
Cramond lionness

As the climate warmed after the Ice Age, people followed the animals into a land that provided the resources they needed in order to thrive. It was the beginning of 10,000 years of human existence in Scotland.

The exhibition's absentees are introduced through People, figures sculpted by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. The figures stand for Scotland's early people. They are abstract because there is little evidence to help us identify and describe them realistically. Each group of figures also highlights a section of the exhibition.

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