The King’s Gallery at Palace of Holyroodhouse

The King’s Gallery is an exhibition space at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. It hosts changing displays of artworks from the Royal Collection—one of the largest and most important art collections in the world. The collection is held in trust by the Sovereign for future successors and for the nation. The Gallery’s exhibitions are designed to let visitors enjoy new highlights over time.

The King’s Gallery is located at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It is housed in a building that was created by building the gallery within the shell of a former church and school dating from the 19th century, so it has a distinctive historic setting. If you’re already visiting the Palace, you can typically reach the Gallery as part of your arrival and entry route.

The King’s Gallery was opened in its current form by the late Queen in 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Since then, it has continued to welcome visitors and present changing Royal Collection exhibitions.

While individual visits vary depending on how closely you want to view the artworks, the activity is generally planned for around 2 hours. This time typically allows you to enjoy the exhibitions at a comfortable pace and take in the surrounding palace entrance experience.

The ticket price for The King’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse is 12.7 EUR. This provides admission to the Gallery’s exhibitions and viewing experience.