Holyrood Abbey is the ruins of an abbey founded in 1128 by David I and can only be accessed on a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse next door.
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Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh
Categories: Edinburgh, Scotland
Tags: abbey, architecture, British history, history, photo post, royal history, ruins, scottish history
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
Holyrood Palace, as it is more colloquially known, is the King’s official residence in Edinburgh. What this means from a practical standpoint is that photography isn’t allowed inside which is a shame because there are some beautiful rooms and items on display. Adult tickets cost £20 in advance, £22 on the day and gives you access to the 12th century abbey (that will feature in its own post), the palace gardens, the palace itself including the state apartments and what I found to be an excellent multimedia/audio guide.
Categories: Edinburgh, Scotland
Tags: architecture, British history, gardens, history, Mary Queen of Scots, palace, photo post, royal history, scottish history
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St James’s Park, London
St James’s Park is the oldest of London’s royal parks, named for a leper hospital that was on the site in the thirteenth century. Even though it was raining cats and dogs I decided to take a walk through the park and up to Buckingham Palace.
Categories: England, London
Tags: buckingham palace, duck, Geese, park, pelican, photo post, pigeon, royal history, royal park, St James's Park
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