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Holyrood Abbey

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AddressCanongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, United Kingdom
Opened 1128
Hours Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30AM Sat
Phone +44 131 556 5100
FunctionMonastery
Burials James V of Scotland
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
Did you knowThe 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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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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