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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Holyrood_AbbeyHolyrood Abbey - Wikipedia

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   Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by David I of Scotland. During the 15th century, the abbey guesthouse was developed into a royal residence, and after the Scottish Reformation the Palace of Holyroodhouse was expanded further.

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3. palaceofholyroodhouse.co.uk › holyrood-abbeyVisit Holyrood Abbey | The Palace of HolyroodHouse

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   Visit the medieval abbey founded by King David I in 1128, where kings and queens have walked and are buried. Learn about the legends, the architecture and the royal vault on guided tours or audio guides.

4. www.historicenvironment.scot › holyrood-abbeyHolyrood Abbey | Lead Public Body for Scotland's Historic ...

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   Visit the ruins of the abbey founded by David I in 1128, where royalty and canons were buried. See the Gothic façade, the royal vault and the gardens next to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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6. www.historicenvironment.scot › visit-a-placeHolyrood Abbey: Prices and Opening Times | Hist Env Scotland

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   See where to go to find out about admission prices for Holyrood Abbey, which is accessed through the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

7. www.historicenvironment.scot › visit-a-placeHolyrood Abbey: History | Historic Environment Scotland | HES

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   Legend has it that David I was hunting in the royal forest of Drumsheugh when he was thrown from his horse below Salisbury Crags. He was speared in the thigh by the antlers of a ‘muckle white hart [stag]’. Had it not been for the ‘holy rood’ (crucifix) that miraculously appeared in the king’s hands as he grappled with the animal, he would surely ha...

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   The surviving nave is a precious fragment of Gothic medieval architecture, dating primarily from the 1200s. Its design is similar to that of Lincoln Cathedral, especially the nave interior. But much of what we see is particular to the site. Features of Holyrood’s nave include the: 1. unusual placement of the flanking towers 2. passageways within th...

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   Holyrood Abbey served as a royal residence from the start. Edinburgh Castlewas an imposing fortress but was less private than the abbey. David I and his successors probably stayed in a royal guesthouse to the west of the canons’ cloister at Holyrood. The royal family stayed at the abbey more often as Edinburgh grew in importance. The cloister preci...

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   Learn about the origins, architecture and royal connections of Holyrood Abbey, a Gothic medieval church in Edinburgh. See the legend of the 'Holy Rude', the Romanesque doorway and the royal vault.

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8. www.rct.uk › visit › palace-of-holyroodhousePalace of Holyroodhouse - Royal Collection Trust

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   The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

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   Who founded Holyrood Abbey?

   • As an act of thanksgiving, David I founded Holyrood Abbey on the site in 1128, named after the crucifix that saved his life. Today, you can wander through the Abbey nave and gardens where kings and queens have walked.

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   Where is Holyrood Abbey?

   • Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by David I of Scotland. During the 15th century, the abbey guesthouse was developed into a royal residence, and after the Scottish Reformation the Palace of Holyroodhouse was expanded further.

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   How do I get to Holyrood Abbey?

   • Access to Holyrood Abbey is through the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the Monarchy in Scotland. To visit the Abbey you must pay the entrance fee to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (this includes Historic Scotland Members and Explorer Pass holders). 20% discount for Historic Scotland members on production of your membership card.

   Holyrood Abbey: Prices and Opening Times | Hist Env Scotland

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   Why should you visit Holyrood Abbey?

   • Discover the enchanting history of Holyrood Abbey, a medieval marvel nestled in the shadows of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, whose ancient stones tell tales of Scotland's storied past. Legend has it that, in 1127, King David I of Scotland had been hunting in the forests east of Edinburgh when he was suddenly thrown from his horse by a charging hart.

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   Was Holyrood Abbey a royal residence?

   • Holyrood Abbey served as a royal residence from the start. Edinburgh Castle was an imposing fortress but was less private than the abbey. David I and his successors probably stayed in a royal guesthouse to the west of the canons’ cloister at Holyrood. The royal family stayed at the abbey more often as Edinburgh grew in importance.

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   What happened to Holyrood Abbey?

   • Walk in royal footsteps around Holyrood Abbey, founded by David I in 1128. The cloister precinct was later turned into a modern Renaissance palace – Holyroodhouse – and became the royal family’s main home in Scotland. The abbey’s choir and transepts were lost soon after the Protestant Reformation, though the nave survived as a parish church.

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10. www.rct.uk › visit › palace-of-holyroodhouseHighlights of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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    A visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse includes the remains of 12th-century Holyrood Abbey, the Palace gardens, the State Apartments of the Palace itself, and stories of its most famous residents from the past and present.