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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Mary, Queen of Scots spent six eventful years (1561-67) living at Holyroodhouse ( Click
here ) , a 16th-century tower house that was extended to create a 17th-century royal palace,
now Queen Elizabeth II's official residence in Scotland. Besides offering the chance to visit
Mary's private bedchamber, the palace brims with fascinating antiques and artworks, and
afterwards you'll have the opportunity to wander round Holyrood Park or climb Arthur's
Seat.