🏰 Palace of Holyroodhouse: Edinburgh's Crown Jewel You Can't Miss!

👑 A Working Royal Palace ✨ Not just a museum! This is King Charles III's official Scottish residence (he stays here every summer!). 🕊️ Historic Moment: Queen Elizabeth II's coffin rested here overnight during her final journey, before moving to St Giles' Cathedral. Inside the Palace: • 🍽️ State Dining Room – Real silverware & table settings! • 🛏️ Private Apartments – Lived-in royal spaces with audio tales (even the chef spills kitchen secrets!). 🕰️ Architectural Highlights 🏛️ From 12th-century abbey to Baroque palace, straddling the Royal Mile's end. Don’t miss: • Mary, Queen of Scots' Bedchamber – Where her secretary was murdered ("bloodstains" still visible!). • Great Gallery – Portraits like Hogwarts’ talking paintings! 🎨⚡ • Abbey Ruins – Gothic arches + moody skies = perfect Insta drama. ☁️📸 🌟 Famous Residents • Mary, Queen of Scots – Lived (and witnessed murder) here. • Charles II – Rebuilt it post-fire into today’s Baroque beauty. ✨ Pro Tips: 📵 No photos inside, but gardens & exteriors are fair game! 🎟️ Book online (£21 vs £25 onsite) – Includes free multilingual audio guide! 🔄 Ticket hack: Get it stamped for year-round access (rarely needed for tourists). #Edinburgh #HolyroodPalace #ScottishRoyalty #TravelScotland #HiddenHistory 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨