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Royal Palace — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

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Royal Palace
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Nearby attractions
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, United Kingdom
Princes Street Gardens
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National War Museum
Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
Scottish National War Memorial
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Edinburgh Castle - Mons Meg
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The Gatehouse
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St Margaret's Chapel
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL, United Kingdom
Armchair Books
72-74 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2LE, United Kingdom
National Galleries of Scotland: National
The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
The Tea Rooms At Edinburgh Castle
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
Cold Town House
4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, United Kingdom
Beehive Inn
18-20 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, United Kingdom
Fiddler's Arms
9-11 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HY, United Kingdom
Mary's Milk Bar
19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, United Kingdom
Maison de Moggy
17 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2JA, United Kingdom
The Last Drop
74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JR, United Kingdom
Mamma's American Pizza
28 - 30 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, United Kingdom
The White Hart Inn
32-34 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, United Kingdom
The Witchery
352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, United Kingdom
Nearby local services
Tartan Weaving Mill and Exhibition
555 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, United Kingdom
Castle Rock
Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
Grassmarket
Edinburgh, UK
Primark
91 - 93 Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2ER, United Kingdom
Bizarre Ink Tattoos Edinburgh
36 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2LD, United Kingdom
Lumen Electrical
Argyle House, Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh EH3 9DR, United Kingdom
Semper Tattoo
7 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HY, United Kingdom
Museum Context: Retailer of Harry Potter Merchandise
40 Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2JW, United Kingdom
Grassmarket Market
39 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, United Kingdom
Tonsorium Edinburgh
56 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2LD, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
26 King's Stables Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2JY, United Kingdom
Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW, United Kingdom
Kick Ass Grassmarket
2 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2JA, United Kingdom
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, United Kingdom
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HJ, United Kingdom
Grassmarket Hotel
94-96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JR, United Kingdom
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
34 Bread St, Edinburgh EH3 9AF, United Kingdom
Grassmarket Studio (Webster's Land)
423, Websters Land, 53 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2RX, United Kingdom
Premier Inn Edinburgh Central (Lauriston Place) hotel
82 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9DG, United Kingdom
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
1, India Buildings, Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1 2EX, United Kingdom
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Royal Palace

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
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attractions: Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Princes Street Gardens, National War Museum, Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle - Mons Meg, The Gatehouse, St Margaret's Chapel, Armchair Books, National Galleries of Scotland: National, restaurants: The Tea Rooms At Edinburgh Castle, Cold Town House, Beehive Inn, Fiddler's Arms, Mary's Milk Bar, Maison de Moggy, The Last Drop, Mamma's American Pizza, The White Hart Inn, The Witchery, local businesses: Tartan Weaving Mill and Exhibition, Castle Rock, Grassmarket, Primark, Bizarre Ink Tattoos Edinburgh, Lumen Electrical, Semper Tattoo, Museum Context: Retailer of Harry Potter Merchandise, Grassmarket Market, Tonsorium Edinburgh
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Live events

Whisky Tasting & Storytelling
Whisky Tasting & Storytelling
Wed, Jan 28 • 5:15 PM
Edinburgh, EH1 1DR, United Kingdom
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Small Group Size Harry Potter Tour
Small Group Size Harry Potter Tour
Wed, Jan 28 • 10:00 AM
Edinburgh, EH1, United Kingdom
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Explore the castle with your guide
Explore the castle with your guide
Wed, Jan 28 • 1:30 PM
Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
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Nearby attractions of Royal Palace

Edinburgh Castle

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Princes Street Gardens

National War Museum

Scottish National War Memorial

Edinburgh Castle - Mons Meg

The Gatehouse

St Margaret's Chapel

Armchair Books

National Galleries of Scotland: National

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

4.6

(34.1K)

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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

4.6

(6.2K)

Closed
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Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street Gardens

4.7

(9.7K)

Open until 9:35 PM
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National War Museum

National War Museum

4.5

(647)

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Nearby restaurants of Royal Palace

The Tea Rooms At Edinburgh Castle

Cold Town House

Beehive Inn

Fiddler's Arms

Mary's Milk Bar

Maison de Moggy

The Last Drop

Mamma's American Pizza

The White Hart Inn

The Witchery

The Tea Rooms At Edinburgh Castle

The Tea Rooms At Edinburgh Castle

4.2

(280)

$$

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Cold Town House

Cold Town House

4.5

(1.5K)

Open until 11:00 PM
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Beehive Inn

Beehive Inn

4.2

(1.5K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Fiddler's Arms

Fiddler's Arms

4.3

(1.2K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Tartan Weaving Mill and Exhibition

4.7

(1.0K)

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Castle Rock

Castle Rock

4.7

(82)

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Grassmarket

Grassmarket

4.7

(355)

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Primark

Primark

4.2

(5.2K)

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Daniel GroveDaniel Grove
This was a royal palace for about 600 years for the Scottish Royalty. Mary Queen of Scots actually gave birth to the future King James VI in this building. You can view the birthing chamber, but due to its small size, mirrors are used to see around the door. The Honors were also rediscovered in the Crown Room in 1818 after being locked up for over 100 years. Over time, much of the luster was lost. Enough has remained though to give you a glimpse of its glory it once was here. Honors of Scotland are also displayed in the Palace walk through.9 You will be led through the history of the Royals that graced this castle. You will see the progression through beautiful wall paintings showing them and a timeline. There are also a couple full size displays. Near the end, you will actually see the Honors of Scotland in a grand showcase. Absolutely no photography is allowed here (or in the building for that matter) . This is continually monitored by one of the staff. This is the first time I have seen a Royal Crown (made for James V) and Sceptre so close up. I was astonished by the beauty and regulation of them.
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Cataldo BalducciCataldo Balducci
palazo visitabile internamente, con i resti delle camere ammobiliate d'epoca e la torre nella quale sono custodite Spade, Corona e Pietra del destino.
Anthony BachtiarAnthony Bachtiar
Royal Palace. This is a Royal Palace inside the Edinburgh Castle. The Royal Palace comprises the former royal apartments, which were the residence of the later Stewart monarchs. In this place, you can see the vaulted Crown Room, the place for the crown, the scepter and the sword of state. The Stone of Scone, upon which the monarchs of Scotland were traditionally crowned, has been kept in the Crown Room since its return to Scotland in 1996. You can find a room with a lot of weapons and other amazing decorations. It's nice to visit this place especially if you like the story about the Kingdom in the medieval era.
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This was a royal palace for about 600 years for the Scottish Royalty. Mary Queen of Scots actually gave birth to the future King James VI in this building. You can view the birthing chamber, but due to its small size, mirrors are used to see around the door. The Honors were also rediscovered in the Crown Room in 1818 after being locked up for over 100 years. Over time, much of the luster was lost. Enough has remained though to give you a glimpse of its glory it once was here. Honors of Scotland are also displayed in the Palace walk through.9 You will be led through the history of the Royals that graced this castle. You will see the progression through beautiful wall paintings showing them and a timeline. There are also a couple full size displays. Near the end, you will actually see the Honors of Scotland in a grand showcase. Absolutely no photography is allowed here (or in the building for that matter) . This is continually monitored by one of the staff. This is the first time I have seen a Royal Crown (made for James V) and Sceptre so close up. I was astonished by the beauty and regulation of them.
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Royal Palace. This is a Royal Palace inside the Edinburgh Castle. The Royal Palace comprises the former royal apartments, which were the residence of the later Stewart monarchs. In this place, you can see the vaulted Crown Room, the place for the crown, the scepter and the sword of state. The Stone of Scone, upon which the monarchs of Scotland were traditionally crowned, has been kept in the Crown Room since its return to Scotland in 1996. You can find a room with a lot of weapons and other amazing decorations. It's nice to visit this place especially if you like the story about the Kingdom in the medieval era.
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This was a royal palace for about 600 years for the Scottish Royalty. Mary Queen of Scots actually gave birth to the future King James VI in this building. You can view the birthing chamber, but due to its small size, mirrors are used to see around the door. The Honors were also rediscovered in the Crown Room in 1818 after being locked up for over 100 years.

Over time, much of the luster was lost. Enough has remained though to give you a glimpse of its glory it once was here.

Honors of Scotland are also displayed in the Palace walk through.9

You will be led through the history of the Royals that graced this castle. You will see the progression through beautiful wall paintings showing them and a timeline. There are also a couple full size displays.

Near the end, you will actually see the Honors of Scotland in a grand showcase. Absolutely no photography is allowed here (or in the building for that matter) . This is continually monitored by one of the staff.

This is the first time I have seen a Royal Crown (made for James V) and Sceptre so close up. I was astonished by the beauty and...

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Royal Palace. This is a Royal Palace inside the Edinburgh Castle. The Royal Palace comprises the former royal apartments, which were the residence of the later Stewart monarchs. In this place, you can see the vaulted Crown Room, the place for the crown, the scepter and the sword of state. The Stone of Scone, upon which the monarchs of Scotland were traditionally crowned, has been kept in the Crown Room since its return to Scotland in 1996. You can find a room with a lot of weapons and other amazing decorations. It's nice to visit this place especially if you like the story about the Kingdom in the...

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The Royal Palace and State Rooms are an impressive piece of Scottish history.

The architecture and craftsmanship on show in each of the rooms is genuinely amazing. I would advise going early as it’s extremely popular with tourists.

I only gave it four stars as the whole experience is very focussed on adults. There isn’t much in terms of interactiveness, which makes it not as interesting or engaging...

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