π° Palace of Holyroodhouse: Edinburgh's Crown Jewel You Can't Miss!
π A Working Royal Palace β¨ Not just a museum! This is King Charles III's official Scottish residence (he stays here every summer!). ποΈ Historic Moment: Queen Elizabeth II's coffin rested here overnight during her final journey, before moving to St Giles' Cathedral. Inside the Palace: β’ π½οΈ State Dining Room β Real silverware & table settings! β’ ποΈ Private Apartments β Lived-in royal spaces with audio tales (even the chef spills kitchen secrets!). π°οΈ Architectural Highlights ποΈ From 12th-century abbey to Baroque palace, straddling the Royal Mile's end. Donβt miss: β’ Mary, Queen of Scots' Bedchamber β Where her secretary was murdered ("bloodstains" still visible!). β’ Great Gallery β Portraits like Hogwartsβ talking paintings! π¨β‘ β’ Abbey Ruins β Gothic arches + moody skies = perfect Insta drama. βοΈπΈ π Famous Residents β’ Mary, Queen of Scots β Lived (and witnessed murder) here. β’ Charles II β Rebuilt it post-fire into todayβs Baroque beauty. β¨ Pro Tips: π΅ No photos inside, but gardens & exteriors are fair game! ποΈ Book online (Β£21 vs Β£25 onsite) β Includes free multilingual audio guide! π Ticket hack: Get it stamped for year-round access (rarely needed for tourists). #Edinburgh #HolyroodPalace #ScottishRoyalty #TravelScotland #HiddenHistory π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώβ¨