he Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official home of Her Majesty The Queen in Scotland. Situated at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, beside the romantic ruins of Holyrood Abbey, The Palace's atmospheric interiors have seen centuries of turbulent history, witness to conflict and ceremony, marriage and murder. Today these same rooms play host to state visits and investitures, while annual garden parties are held against the dramatic backdrop of the Salisbury Crags. 56 pages and over 120 color illustrations.he Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official home of Her Majesty The Queen in Scotland. Situated at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, beside the romantic ruins of Holyrood Abbey, The Palace's atmospheric interiors have seen centuries of turbulent history, witness to conflict and ceremony, marriage and murder. Today these same rooms play host to state visits and investitures, while annual garden parties are held against the dramatic backdrop of the Salisbury Crags. 56 pages and over 120 color illustrations.