Holyrood Abbey
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Address | Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, United Kingdom |
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Opened | 1128 |
Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30AM Sat |
Phone | +44 131 556 5100 |
Function | Monastery |
Burials | James V of Scotland |
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley | |
Did you know | The palace of Holyroodhouse, with Holyrood abbey in its grounds, stands at the foot of the Canongate in the Old Town of Edinburgh, in the lee of Arthur's Seat. |
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ID | 1123299 |
About Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I. 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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