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Attraction · Edinburgh · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh

Holyrood Abbey is an attraction in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 12 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 140 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

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The story

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Audio tour · Holyrood Abbey

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You're standing at the eastern end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, at what's left of Holyrood Abbey. These old walls sit right next to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the royal palace. Look up for a second. Where there used to be vaulted ceilings, there's now just sky. This abbey church hasn't had a roof since 1768.

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Facilities near Holyrood Abbey

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 12 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

National Museum of Scotland
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

National Museum of Scotland · 1.3 km

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Edinburgh Castle
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Edinburgh Castle · 1.9 km

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Rosslyn Chapel
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Rosslyn Chapel · 10.9 km

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Palace of Holyroodhouse
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Palace of Holyroodhouse · 50 m

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National Monument of Scotland
AttractionStory

National Monument of Scotland · 660 m

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Also within walking distance

The 2 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Scott MonumentAttraction · 1.4 km away
  2. 2Mons MegAttraction · 1.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 130 m and a water point at 140 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Holyrood Abbey, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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