Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Guards posted outside the front entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse when the Queen is in residence. Photograph by Philip Allfrey.
Two three-metre Christmas trees are on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Noble Firs can be seen in the historic Throne Room, once Charles II’s Guard Chamber, and the Great Gallery, the largest room in the Palace. The trees are hung with festive baubles in the shape of a crown.
On 29 and 30 December the Palace is offering an Exclusive Evening Tour of the Royal Apartments. From Mary, Queen of Scots’ Chambers, to the room used by The Queen for private audiences, visitors are given special insight into the history and use of Her Majesty’s official residence in Scotland.
