The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the Monarchy in Scotland, situated at the eastern end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile with roots extending back to a 12th-century monastery founded in 1128. The Baroque palace evolved from its abbey guesthouse origins into a royal residence favoured by Scottish monarchs, with the current imposing structure completed between 1671 and 1678 following the Restoration. The palace holds profound historical significance as the residence of Mary, Queen of Scots in the 1560s, where she witnessed the murderous attack on her secretary David Riccio. Today, the palace serves as both an active royal residence and public attraction, hosting the Monarch's annual Holyrood Week celebrations and remaining a focal point for Scotland's national events and ceremonies year-round.
