Holyrood
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| Area | 1256 |
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| Weather | -1°C, Wind SW at 3 km/h, 92% Humidity |
| Population | 2,463 (2016) |
| Hotels | View hotels |
| Provinces | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Area code | 709 |
| Local time | Sunday 01:52 |
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| ID | 2268835 |
About Holyrood
Holyrood is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division 1, on Conception Bay. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from the capital city of St. John's. During King William's War, the village was destroyed in the Avalon Peninsula Campaign.
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...Major roads in the centre of Edinburgh have now closed as the city prepares to become a focal point for people mourning In the coming days, her coffin will travel from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh - the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland...
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Edinburgh roads close as city prepares for Queen mourners
Major roads in The centre of Edinburgh have now closed as The City prepares to become a Focal Point for people mourning
In The Coming days, her coffin will travel from Balmoral to The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh - The official residence of The British monarch in Scotland.
From here it will be taken in procession to St Giles' Cathedral, where The Queen will lie At Rest for 24 hours, allowing The Public to view her coffin.
Edinburgh City Council said it was working with The Scottish Government and Police Scotland to accommodate significant numbers of visitors wishing to pay their respects.
Other disruption in The City Centre includes The closure of Royal Mile Primary School, Abbeyhill Primary School and The Cowgate Early Years Centre on Monday and Tuesday.
Street litter bins have been removed from The length of The Royal Mile with people being urged to take litter home or use The Next nearest bin.
Edinburgh City Council has also issued a list of its current temporary road closures and more will be added in The Coming days.
People are being advised to plan ahead and avoid any non-essential travel through The City Centre , particularly The Old Town , during The period of mourning.
Those wishing to take part in events are being advised to plan ahead and take account of weather conditions, limited facilities and The likelihood of spending long periods at The roadside.
Edinburgh council leader Cammy Day said: " Our city is highly experienced in handling major events, and We Are working to safely accommodate The large crowds of visitors who will wish to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family over The Next few days.
" Given The scale and significance of these ceremonial events, we have to Be Prepared for significant disruption across The City , but particularly in The City Centre . "
Edinburgh road closuresUp-to-date information on The preparations can be found on.
Guidance has also been issued by Buckingham Palace for members of The Public wishing to leave floral tributes at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Mourners have been asked to give floral tributes to The wardens at The Entrance to The Queen 's Gallery.
Those flowers will be laid on The forecourt grass in front of The North Turret of The Palace .
Source of news: bbc.com
