Palace of Holyroodhouse
The King’s official Scottish residence, with Mary Queen of Scots’ chambers.
How to reach it
About 15 min walk from Edinburgh station. Arrive in Edinburgh via LNER · 1h 50m.
- From the station
- 15 min · 1.1 km
- Rail pass
- BritRail Pass
- Tickets
- Book tour / ticket
More to see in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
The volcanic-rock fortress that crowns the city and fires the One O'Clock Gun.
The Royal Mile
Old Town spine of closes and kirks running from castle to palace.
National Museum of Scotland
Dolly the sheep to Lewis chessmen under a grand Victorian atrium — free.
Dean Village
A mill hamlet of turrets and painted lintels hidden below the New Town.
Calton Hill
Unfinished Parthenon columns and the best skyline sweep in the city.
Victoria Street & Grassmarket
A curved rainbow of shopfronts dropping to the old execution square’s pubs.
Arthur's Seat
Climb an extinct volcano for the whole city and the Firth of Forth.
Other stops on the East Coast Main Line: London to Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Palace of Holyroodhouse from Edinburgh station?
- About 15 min walk from Edinburgh station. Arrive in Edinburgh via LNER · 1h 50m.
- Is Palace of Holyroodhouse covered by the BritRail Pass?
- The train journey to Edinburgh is fully covered by the BritRail Pass. Entry to Palace of Holyroodhouse is ticketed and not included in the rail pass.
- What else is there to see near Palace of Holyroodhouse?
- Other sights in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland, Dean Village, Calton Hill.