Holyrood Palace and Park

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Palace of Holyrood Online
Official website the royal residence with history and visitor information including opening times and entrance fees.

Visiting Holyrood
Official Scottish Parliament website with visitor information.

Palace of Holyrood from Wikipedia
Short history of Holyrood Palace from the free encyclopedia.

Holyrood Abbey
Official page of the Abbey from Historic Scotland.

History of Holyrood Abbey
A historical account of the events that marked the life of Holyrood Abbey.

Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat
A multi-media experience provided by the Department of Geography at the University of Edinburgh.

The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Information on the gallery, current and future exhibits, contact details, and hours of operation.

Edinburgh Parks: Holyrood
Guide to Holyrood Parks, history, directions, and details of various walks in the park.

Sacred Destinations: Holyrood Abbey
A brief history of the abbey, as well as quick facts and advice on what to see while visiting.

Holyrood Park Walking Routes
Directions for walking around Holyrood park, including lookouts and features along the way.

Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park
Details of walking routes in Holyrood Park, pictures of main viewpoints, distances, time required for walks, and elevation.

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