Holyrood abbey

If you follow us regularly, by now you surely got the idea that we are suckers for abandoned old ruins that were once lavish and splendid structures.

If you follow us regularly, by now you surely got the idea that we are suckers for abandoned old ruins that were once lavish and splendid structures.

Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Scotland

Holyrood Abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I of Scotland for the Augustinian Canons and lies adjacent to Holyrood Palace. According to medieval legend, a vision of a stag with a cross glowing between its antlers came to David while hunting in the area. Interpreting this as an act of God, the King declared that an abbey should be built on the same spot. Holy Rood, the name of the abbey and subsequently the Palace, means ‘Holy Cross’.

Imagine yourself strolling through the halls of history at Holyrood Palace and Abbey… 📍Holyrood Palace: The King’s official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history, the Palace of Holyroodhouse once sheltered the iconic Mary, Queen of Scots during the dramatic events of the 16th century. Have you experienced the magic of Holyrood Palace and Abbey? 🏰💌 #outlander #outlanderfans #edinburghcity #edinburgholdtown #backhouseclose #royalmile #royalmileedinburgh…

Holyrood Abbey is a ruined Augustinian Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I of Scotland. 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. The abbey church was used as a parish church until the 17th century, and has been ruined since the 18th century. The remaining walls of the abbey lie adjacent to the palace, at the western end of…

Following on from my feature on the Palace of Holyroodhouse, I'm taking a wander around the Abbey, where the story began...

Visiting the historic Holyrood Abbey ruins at Holyrood Palace: a place full of Scottish history and beautiful Gothic architectural elements.

Imagine yourself strolling through the halls of history at Holyrood Palace and Abbey… 📍Holyrood Palace: The King’s official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history, the Palace of Holyroodhouse once sheltered the iconic Mary, Queen of Scots during the dramatic events of the 16th century. Have you experienced the magic of Holyrood Palace and Abbey? 🏰💌 #outlander #outlanderfans #edinburghcity #edinburgholdtown #backhouseclose #royalmile #royalmileedinburgh…