Holyrood Palace

Residence of the British monarch in Scotland

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace or Holyroodhouse, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse has served as the principal royal residence in Scotland since the 16th century, and is a setting for state occasions and official entertaining.

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Food activists occupy Palace of Holyroodhouse royal dining room Activists demanding lower food prices have occupied the royal dining room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse as part of their ongoing campaign. Sky News - Published on February 19, 2024
Suspension of SNP rebel is 'proportionate', says minister Suspending rebel SNP MSP Fergus Ewing from the party's parliamentary group at Holyrood for a week is proportionate, a senior member of the Scottish government has said. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2023
Claiming gender law block was due to policy row is a red herring, court told Claiming Westminster blocked gender reforms at Holyrood due to a policy disagreement with Scottish ministers is a "red herring", a lawyer acting on behalf of the UK government has argued. Sky News - Published on September 20, 2023

Sturgeon remains defiant as she returns to Holyrood Nicola Sturgeon remained defiant at her first press conference since being arrested and released without charge as part of the investigation into the SNP's finances, reiterating she is "absolutely.. Sky News - Published on June 20, 2023
New restrictions brought in at Holyrood in bid to crack down on FMQs protests Immediate changes are being brought in at Holyrood in a bid to crack down on protests which have regularly disrupted First Minister's Questions. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2023
Queen's coffin arrives at royal residence in Edinburgh after 'emotional' journey from Balmoral The Queen's coffin has arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh after a six-hour journey on roads lined by members of the public from her Scottish home, Balmoral Castle. Sky News - Published on September 11, 2022

Queen travels to Edinburgh to take part in Ceremony of the Keys The Queen has travelled to Edinburgh for a ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2022