The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the monarch's official residence in Scotland and the Queen traditionally spent a week based there in June each year, when she would make visits across the central belt and further afield as well as hosting ceremonies at the palace. The 16th-century historic apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the state apartments, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public throughout the year, except when members of the Royal Family are in residence. The Queen's Gallery was built close to the palace, opposite the Scottish Parliament, and opened in 2002 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection.The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the monarch's official residence in Scotland and the Queen traditionally spent a week based there in June each year, when she would make visits across the central belt and further afield as well as hosting ceremonies at the palace. The 16th-century historic apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the state apartments, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public throughout the year, except when members of the Royal Family are in residence. The Queen's Gallery was built close to the palace, opposite the Scottish Parliament, and opened in 2002 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the monarch's official residence in Scotland and the Queen traditionally spent a week based there in June each year, when she would make visits across the central belt and further afield as well as hosting ceremonies at the palace. The 16th-century historic apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the state apartments, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public throughout the year, except when members of the Royal Family are in residence. The Queen's Gallery was built close to the palace, opposite the Scottish Parliament, and opened in 2002 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection.

King Charles Coronation: Edinburgh places which have special connections to King Charles III and the Royal Family

By Ian Swanson
Published 5th May 2023, 12:27 BST
Updated 5th May 2023, 12:27 BST
There are Royal links to many familiar buildings in the Capital

New king Charles III and the Royal Family are no strangers to Edinburgh. And the Queen’s lying at rest in St Giles Cathedral following her death last year at the age of 96 cemented the city’s place in recent Royal history.

As the coronation approaches, here are some of the familiar buildings in the Capital which have a special link with Charles and his family.

Charles and the other Royals are fairly frequent visitors to Edinburgh and have visited or opened many places around the city. When Charles and Camilla were here in October 2021 he officially opened the new Johnnie Walker Experience in the former House of Fraser building in Princes Street. He toured the eight-floor tourist attraction, met employees and enjoyed a sip of his own bespoke whisky cocktail. He also unveiled a plaque on the rooftop terrace bar, where he admired the stunning views of the Castle, and met students from the Johnnie Walker Learning For Life Academy. Johnnie Walker new visitor centre, Princes Street, Edinburgh

9. Johnnie Walker Experience

Charles and the other Royals are fairly frequent visitors to Edinburgh and have visited or opened many places around the city. When Charles and Camilla were here in October 2021 he officially opened the new Johnnie Walker Experience in the former House of Fraser building in Princes Street. He toured the eight-floor tourist attraction, met employees and enjoyed a sip of his own bespoke whisky cocktail. He also unveiled a plaque on the rooftop terrace bar, where he admired the stunning views of the Castle, and met students from the Johnnie Walker Learning For Life Academy. Johnnie Walker new visitor centre, Princes Street, Edinburgh Photo: Lisa Ferguson

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