Explore the history of Holyrood Abbey and Palace, a site intertwined with Scotland's royal and religious past. 🏰 👑 Originally founded as an Augustinian abbey in 1128 by King David I, Holyrood evolved into a royal palace to impress the new Queen Margaret Tudor. It has witnessed triumphs, tragedies, and transformations—from the brutal murder of David Rizzio witnessed by Mary, Queen of Scots, to its burning during the Civil War and later restoration. Today, it remains a key site for royal events

The King and Queen hosted guests at a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to mark the beginning of Royal Week. Attendees included the Princess Royal, John Swinney and Sir Tim Laurence. | The Royal Family Channel