Royal Yacht Britannia
Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, once the private getaway of Queen Elizabeth II. Dive into history and luxury aboard this floating royal residence, now a top-rated attraction in Edinburgh
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Step into the royal world of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See where King Charles III stays when in Scotland, and learn about its rich history.
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Discover the eclectic State Apartments, a royal masterpiece showcasing the blend of grand and contrasting tastes of successive monarchs.
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Walk in Mary, Queen of Scots footsteps as you visit her Historic Apartments and find out the chilling stories about murder that haunt the walls.
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Seek solace in a peaceful oasis amidst the crumbling ruins of Holyrood Abbey which once used to be one of the grandest abbeys in Scotland.
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Opt for a ticket upgrade to enjoy a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass which gives you entry into Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Did you know? The name 'Holyrood' comes from 'holy rood' or 'holy cross', which is a Christian relic alleged to be part of the True Cross on which Jesus died.
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Step into the royal world of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See where King Charles III stays when in Scotland, and learn about its rich history.
-
Discover the eclectic State Apartments, a royal masterpiece showcasing the blend of grand and contrasting tastes of successive monarchs.
-
Walk in Mary, Queen of Scots footsteps as you visit her Historic Apartments and find out the chilling stories about murder that haunt the walls.
-
Seek solace in a peaceful oasis amidst the crumbling ruins of Holyrood Abbey which once used to be one of the grandest abbeys in Scotland.
-
Opt for a ticket upgrade to enjoy a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass which gives you entry into Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Did you know? The name 'Holyrood' comes from 'holy rood' or 'holy cross', which is a Christian relic alleged to be part of the True Cross on which Jesus died.
- Step back in time at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a royal sea adventure – along your HOHO route.
- Explore the royal rooms, and wander through Mary, Queen of Scots apartments and see how tea areas and intriguing crew quarters were decorated.
- Hop on and off at your leisure with three routes and 50+ key stops. Visit the Scottish Parliament, Old Town, and Royal Mile with your HOHO pass.
- Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 30 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.
- Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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- Step back in time at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a royal sea adventure – along your HOHO route.
- Explore the royal rooms, and wander through Mary, Queen of Scots apartments and see how tea areas and intriguing crew quarters were decorated.
- Hop on and off at your leisure with three routes and 50+ key stops. Visit the Scottish Parliament, Old Town, and Royal Mile with your HOHO pass.
- Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 30 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.
- Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Get exclusive access to Edinburgh’s Blair Street Vaults, the city’s oldest and deepest vaults, on a 75-min guided walking tour.
- Follow your expert English-speaking guide through the vaults, hear about its history as taverns and storage spaces, and learn about their poor residents.
- Hear about the poor living conditions faced by those living in the damp, dark vaults as you walk through the wynds, closes, and the Blair Street Vaults.
- Visit the Discovery Room, where interactive 3D models and 19th-century artifacts provide insight into the vaults' construction and past inhabitants.
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- Get exclusive access to Edinburgh’s Blair Street Vaults, the city’s oldest and deepest vaults, on a 75-min guided walking tour.
- Follow your expert English-speaking guide through the vaults, hear about its history as taverns and storage spaces, and learn about their poor residents.
- Hear about the poor living conditions faced by those living in the damp, dark vaults as you walk through the wynds, closes, and the Blair Street Vaults.
- Visit the Discovery Room, where interactive 3D models and 19th-century artifacts provide insight into the vaults' construction and past inhabitants.
- The King’s Gallery curates temporary exhibitions displaying Royal Collection masterpieces—perfect for anyone craving royal history and timeless artistry.
- See how royal portrait photography evolved from color prints to masterpieces by Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz at the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition.
- Open till Sept 7, 2025, peek into the making of royal portraits with handwritten notes, proofs, and correspondence straight from the Royal Archives in this new exhibit.
- The earliest surviving royal color portrait is here—Princess Margaret, shot in vibrant 1935 hues by Madame Yevonde!
- Rare vintage prints make their debut! See royal photographs and documents that have never been displayed publicly—total exclusivity vibes!
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- The King’s Gallery curates temporary exhibitions displaying Royal Collection masterpieces—perfect for anyone craving royal history and timeless artistry.
- See how royal portrait photography evolved from color prints to masterpieces by Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz at the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition.
- Open till Sept 7, 2025, peek into the making of royal portraits with handwritten notes, proofs, and correspondence straight from the Royal Archives in this new exhibit.
- The earliest surviving royal color portrait is here—Princess Margaret, shot in vibrant 1935 hues by Madame Yevonde!
- Rare vintage prints make their debut! See royal photographs and documents that have never been displayed publicly—total exclusivity vibes!
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