Holyroodhouse

/ (ˌhɒlɪruːdˈhaʊs) /

noun

a royal palace in Edinburgh in Scotland: official residence of the Queen when in Scotland; begun in 1501 by James IV of Scotland; scene of the murder of David Rizzio in 1566

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When the Queen arrived at Edinburgh on the 13th, she lodged her son, whom she brought with her, in Holyroodhouse.

Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) |Henry Glassford Bell
Notwithstanding these precautions, the first breach of civil order took place at the very Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) |Henry Glassford Bell
His own property of Warriston lay on the outskirts of Edinburgh itself, just above a mile from Holyroodhouse.

She Stands Accused |Victor MacClure
Keith says he was Bishop of Moray for sixteen years; and that he was buried in the church of Holyroodhouse.

The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) |John Knox

Here she was obliged to remain the whole day, as the preparations for her reception at Holyroodhouse were not completed.

Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) |Henry Glassford Bell

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Holyroodhouse

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