{"id":587236,"date":"2025-11-22T18:05:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T18:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/587236\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T18:05:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T18:05:43","slug":"christmas-arrives-at-the-palace-of-holyroodhouse-the-nen-north-edinburgh-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/587236\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse \u2013 The NEN \u2013 North Edinburgh News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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VISITORS to the Palace of Holyroodhouse will see the State Apartments decked with glistening\u00a0Christmas trees, garlands, and a magnificent table display\u00a0to celebrate the festive season.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year marks\u00a0100 years since King George V first opened the grand State Apartments<\/strong>\u00a0to the public<\/strong>, providing the opportunity for visitors to explore the suite of 17th-century rooms in the monarch\u2019s official residence in Scotland.<\/p>\n

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This festive period, visitors will see two majestic 12-foot-high Christmas trees decorating the atmospheric wood-panelled Throne Room, their branches adorned with sparkling ornaments and twinkling lights, alongside dramatic mantle garlands above the fireplace.<\/p>\n

In the Great Gallery, the longest room in the Palace where grand balls were once held, a 15-foot-high Nordmann fir tree features glass ornaments echoing the room\u2019s glittering chandeliers.\u00a0This Christmas, visitors can take photographs in front of the tree as a special memento of their visit \u2013 usually photography inside the Palace is not permitted.<\/p>\n

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In the Royal Dining Room, first used as a dining room by Queen Victoria, the table is laid with a silver service, sugared fruits and seasonal foliage.<\/p>\n

Further highlights include garlands decorating the stone arches in the Quadrangle and adorning the Great Stair.<\/p>\n

As part of Royal Collection Trust\u2019s charitable aim to ensure that as many people as possible can access and enjoy the royal residences,\u00a0\u00a31 tickets<\/strong>\u00a0are available<\/strong>\u00a0for visitors receiving Universal Credit and other named benefits. Further concessions, including\u00a0discounted Young Person tickets for 18\u201324-year-olds, are also available.<\/p>\n

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The income from visitor admissions and purchases contributes to the care and conservation of the Royal Collection and helps Royal Collection Trust to share it with everyone, wherever they are.<\/p>\n

Winter Exclusive Guided Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n

November and December<\/strong><\/p>\n

On select dates in November and December, exclusive guided tours of the State Apartments will reveal the magic of the Palace when it is closed to other visitors.<\/p>\n

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Festive Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carols at the Palace, 9 and 10 December<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over two evenings, visitors will experience the beautifully decorated State Apartments before a festive concert of carols in the Great Gallery. Each evening will conclude with a glass of wine and mince pies.<\/p>\n

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Christmas Activity Day,\u00a0<\/strong>13 December<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Palace will host a Christmas activity day with arts and crafts activities and a festive music performance for all the family to enjoy.<\/p>\n

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