Friday, August 24, 2012

Palace of Holyroodhouse

        

On our final day in Edinburgh, we visited the grounds of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Our visit included the Queen's Gallery, the palace, the gardens and a walking tour of the nearby Holyrood Park. The Palace of Holyroodhouse was where Mary Queen of Scots spent alot of time. It is also where Queen Elizabeth awards honors to Scottish notables including the Order of the Thistle. Sean Connery was knighted by the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2000. 




  Thistle & Heather
   

 



Holyrood Park 

 



Arthur's Seat 

 



Walking through Holyrood Park




 Looking towards Edinburgh

 



Palace of Holyroodhouse




Remains of Holyrood Abbey