Your independent guide to Holyrood and the Royal Milehttps://holyroodpalace.com/en-GBhttps://holyroodpalace.com/arthurs-seat/https://holyroodpalace.com/arthurs-seat/How to climb Arthur's Seat from Holyrood Palace: routes, time needed, footwear, what is closed in Holyrood Park right now and when a guided hike is worth booking.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/best-time-to-visit/https://holyroodpalace.com/best-time-to-visit/When to visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse: Edinburgh weather by month, daylight, the August festivals, Hogmanay, royal closures and the likely quieter months.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/edinburgh-tours/https://holyroodpalace.com/edinburgh-tours/Underground vaults, Old Town ghost walks, the ghost bus and Harry Potter walks compared: what each involves, how long it lasts, age limits and how to choose.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/getting-there/https://holyroodpalace.com/getting-there/How to reach the Palace of Holyroodhouse on foot, by bus, tram or taxi, with routes from Edinburgh Waverley and the airport, and why parking is a poor option.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/inside-holyrood/https://holyroodpalace.com/inside-holyrood/What you see inside Holyrood Palace: the State Apartments, Throne Room, Great Gallery, Mary Queen of Scots' rooms and the Rizzio story, abbey ruins and gardens.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/calton-hill/https://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/calton-hill/Calton Hill guide: a free hilltop with Greek-style monuments and wide views, the Nelson Monument tower, Collective gallery, and the Regent Road steps up.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/dynamic-earth/https://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/dynamic-earth/Dynamic Earth guide: the science centre beside Holyrood, why every ticket is a 12-month pass, planetarium shows, and who will enjoy it most.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/edinburgh-castle/https://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/edinburgh-castle/Edinburgh Castle guide: the Honours of Scotland, the 1pm gun, ticket and opening patterns, and the uphill Royal Mile walk from Holyrood Palace.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/national-museum-of-scotland/https://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/national-museum-of-scotland/National Museum of Scotland guide: free entry, Dolly the Sheep, the Lewis chess pieces, the Roof Terrace view, opening hours and the walk from the Royal Mile.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/scottish-parliament/https://holyroodpalace.com/nearby/scottish-parliament/Visit the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood: free entry, free 45-minute tours, opening patterns, security rules and how to get FMQs tickets, opposite the palace.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/royal-mile/https://holyroodpalace.com/royal-mile/Walk the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood in order: St Giles' entry fee, the closes, John Knox House, Canongate Kirk, Parliament and the August festivals.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/tickets-and-tours/https://holyroodpalace.com/tickets-and-tours/How to get into Holyrood Palace: buying from the Royal Collection Trust, the 1-Year Pass, guided tours and the Royal Edinburgh Ticket bundle. Prices checked October 2026.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/visiting-holyrood/https://holyroodpalace.com/visiting-holyrood/Opening-day pattern, closures when the King is in residence, how long to allow, bags, photography, access and the café at Holyrood Palace. Checked October 2026.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://holyroodpalace.com/where-to-stay/https://holyroodpalace.com/where-to-stay/Which Edinburgh area suits a Holyrood visit: the Old Town, New Town, Leith or Newington, with honest pros and cons, transport links and the 5% visitor levy.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT