R0016 - Palace of Holyroodhouse bar

With its magnificent fairytale turrets, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh. This bar tells the story of a building with a fascinating past, the palace’s grand chambers have played host to some famous royals including Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie..

Indulge in the finest quality handmade chocolate while you unwrap fascinating facts about one of Scotland’s most spectacular landmarks. Created by talented Scottish chocolatiers amidst the beautiful rolling hills of south west Scotland, it’s as delicious as it is absorbing. History has never tasted so good!

TASTE OF THE TEXT Rumour has it that Henry, Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary Queen of Scots, was behind the murder of Mary’s private secretary, David Rizzio. A group of Protestant rebels burst into the Catholic Queen’s private apartments at the palace one night in 1565 and stabbed Rizzio 57 times. Darnley was allegedly jealous of the friendship between his wife and the Italian.

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