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Audio guide Palace of Holyroodhouse in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Palace of Holyroodhouse telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Palace of Holyroodhouse:
- 1State Apartments
The State Apartments are ceremonial rooms of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, used for official receptions.
- 2James V Tower
The James V Tower is the northwest tower of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, built between 1528 and 1536.
- 3Mary Queen of Scots' Apartments
These historic apartments are in the northwest tower, occupied by Mary I of Scotland from 1561 to 1567.
- 4Throne Room
The Throne Room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse features thrones commissioned by King George V in 1911.
- 5Morning Drawing Room
The Morning Drawing Room, or Privy Chamber, is paneled in wood and features mythological tapestries.
- 6Evening Drawing Room
The Evening Drawing Room is an official state room, luxuriously decorated with large tapestries.
- 7Holyrood Abbey Ruins
The ruins of Holyrood Abbey are evocative remnants of the original 12th-century Augustine abbey.
With the Guipock app, for just 13.99€, you get access to every audio guide in Edinburgh — with a family code to share with up to 5 people. In the app you choose your guide in the accent you prefer: British English, American English, Castilian Spanish, Argentinian Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish…
Practical information
- 1.State Apartments
- 2.James V Tower
- 3.Mary Queen of Scots' Apartments
- 4.Throne Room
- 5.Morning Drawing Room
- 6.Evening Drawing Room
- 7.Holyrood Abbey Ruins
- 8.Great Stair
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