Holyrood Abbey and Palace Gardens
Prices and Opening Times
Access to Holyrood Abbey is through the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
To visit the abbey you must pay the entrance fee to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (this includes Historic Scotland Members and Explorer Pass holders). Visit the Royal Collection Trust website for tickets, prices and opening times.
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How to get here
The palace, abbey and gardens are at the foot of Cannongate in the centre of Edinburgh, beside Holyrood Park.
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Address
Cannongate
Edinburgh
EH8 8DX
National Grid reference:
NT 269 739
Contact
03031237306
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Facilities
- Accessible by public transport
- No dogs except assistance dogs
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