Holyrood palace
is located within the city of Edinburgh Scotland. It is located
at one
end of the "Royal mile", which is a main street running between the
palace and Edinburgh castle. The Palace sits within the shadow of
a
towering rock outcrop known as Arthur's seat. I believe that the
formation is the remnants of a long extinct volcano. Holyrood
palace
is the official residence of the Queen in Scotland and it is only
inhabited for a few months during the year. During the rest of the time
it is open to the public for tourning. The Palace is lavishly
furnished, and the art and fixtures are well worth a look. Behind
the
palace are the remnants of Holyrood church with its towering columns
and ornate stonework. The grounds surrounding the palace are well
maintained and the gardens are beautiful. It was interesting to
me
that between Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh castle, my son's favorite
place was neither. It was the Games Workshop store situated along
the
Royal mile between them. He and I spent an hour there checking
out the
miniatures, while my wife and mother shopped in the stores nearby.
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