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The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Photograph of brick building.
The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse. ©

The King's Gallery will reopen on 28 February 2025 with the exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography.

See changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection, featuring old master paintings, rare furniture, decorative arts and images from the vast photograph collection.

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Next exhibition

Opens 28 February 2025

Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

This exhibition explores the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day, revealing the stories behind some of the most celebrated photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.

Discover the exhibition

What's on

Explore Edinburgh's royal palace

Explore the magnificent Palace of Holyroodhouse next to The King's Gallery.

Discover Mary, Queen of Scots' historic chambers and where Bonnie Prince Charlie held a magnificent Ball.

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Shopping and eating

The Gallery shop

Our shop offers a wide range of exclusive gifts inspired by the royal palaces and the works of art in the Royal Collection.

Café at the Palace

The Café at the Palace offers simple, home-made dishes from fresh, locally-sourced produce.

Schools

Bring the curriculum to life with a visit to The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse. We offer a range of interactive workshops, tours, learning activities and resources for nursery, primary and secondary pupils. Our school visit information will help teachers and organisers plan their visit.

Groups

Group prices

We offer a groups discount for bookings of 15 people or more.

Group bookings

It is essential to pre-book your group visit. Buy your tickets online or over the telephone.

Coach parking

Free coach parking is available next to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and is accessible via Abbeyhill.

Guiding

Visitors can enjoy a free multimedia tour. Guiding isn't allowed in The Gallery.

Access and mobility

The King's Gallery is accessible. Concessionary rates are available if you have a disability and we offer a free access companion ticket which can be booked online.

Accessible toilets are located in the Café at the Palace, which can be visited without a ticket. There is limited bench seating around the Gallery.

Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

A number of Wardens are Dementia Friends, please ask staff for any assistance.

The Gallery comprises an entry staircase/lift on the ground floor and an open-plan exhibition space on the first floor. You may wish to download a photo journey (PDF) to help you plan your visit.

General information on visiting is available on our Practical Information page.

For detailed access information, please select one of the options below. For any other information, you can contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or by emailing [email protected].

About the Gallery

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Booking for 15 people or more?

Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

28 Feb 2025 - 07 Sept 2025
In this exhibition discover the stories behind some of the most enduring photographs ever taken of the Royal Family, including works from the most celebrated royal photographers, from Cecil Beaton and Dorothy Wilding to Annie Leibovitz and Rankin.
Adult
£11.00
Young Person (18-24)
£7.00
Child (5-17)
£5.50
Disabled Person
£5.00
Access companion
Free
Under 5
Free
People on Universal Credit & other named benefits
£1.00
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Nearby

Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open Thursday - Monday


The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.