Destination: BRITAIN
Sights * Calton Hill * Edinburgh Castle * Georgian House * Holyrood Park * Museum of Scotland and Royal Museum of Scotland * National Gallery of Scotland * Palace of Holyroodhouse * Royal Botanic Garden * St. Giles' Cathedral	Palace of Holyroodhouse Queen Elizabeth II's official residence in Scotland, ancient Holyroodhouse was part of the Abbey of Holyrood, but much of the present palace was built for King Charles II. The severe neoclassicism of the courtyard block reflects the distinctly English fashion of the time; nevertheless it exudes Scottish history. The State Apartments of Charles' palace are luxurious and grand, crammed with artifacts and paintings elegantly displayed beneath superb stucco ceilings. Deep in the Historical Apartments is the bedchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots and the adjoining closet where, in 1566, her secretary and confidante, David Rizzio, was stabbed to death by associates of the Queen's delinquent husband, Lord Darnley. You can view the palace by guided tour only, but you'll be in the hands of highly entertaining and knowledgeable staff. The Queen's Gallery, in an adjacent building, has changing exhibitions of art from the Royal collections. Address: Canongate Phone: 0131 556 5100 Open: Daily 9:30-6, Apr.-Oct.; 9:30-4:30, rest of year; last admission 45 minutes before closing Bus: 24, 25, 35, Admission: Palace more than £6; Queen's Gallery £2-£6; joint ticket more than £6 Info: Closed for state functions. Phone for details	COUNTRY Britain REGION CITIES London Edinburgh   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features Oxford York MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK