Holyroodhouse

British

/ ˌhɒlɪruːdˈhaʊs /

noun

a royal palace in Edinburgh in Scotland: official residence of the Queen when in Scotland; begun in 1501 by James IV of Scotland; scene of the murder of David Rizzio in 1566

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Holyroodhouse

It overlooks the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where senior royals stay when they visit Edinburgh.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025

A 21-gun salute will fire from Edinburgh Castle with a procession back to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

From Reuters ● Jul. 5, 2023

Soon after, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiments and a collection of military bands will set off from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the king’s official residence in Edinburgh.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023

King Charles and Queen Camilla have been joined by the Princess Royal to host a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2023

Notwithstanding these precautions, the first breach of civil order took place at the very Palace of Holyroodhouse.

From Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) by Henry Glassford Bell

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