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Look up Holyrood in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Holyrood may refer to: Holyrood (cross), a Christian relic alleged to be part of the True Cross on
Holyrood
Official Scottish residence of the British monarch
The Palace of Holyroodhouse (/ˈhɒlɪruːd/ or /ˈhoʊlɪruːd/), also known as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom
Holyrood_Palace
Architectural structure in Edinburgh
Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by David I of Scotland. During the 15th century
Holyrood_Abbey
Scottish fortnightly political magazine
Holyrood is a fortnightly magazine devoted to current affairs and politics. Created following the advent of devolution in the UK in 1999 the magazine provides
Holyrood_(magazine)
General election held in Scotland on 7 May 2026
campaign suggested the SNP would emerge as the largest party for a fifth Holyrood election running, although focus weighed on who would emerge as the second
2026 Scottish Parliament election
2026_Scottish_Parliament_election
Area of Edinburgh, Scotland
Holyrood (/ˈhɒliruːd/; Scots: Halyruid, Scottish Gaelic: Taigh an Ròid) is an area in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, lying east of the city centre
Holyrood,_Edinburgh
Comprehensive school in Glasgow, Greater Glasgow, Scotland
Holyrood Secondary School is a Roman Catholic secondary school in the south-side of Glasgow, Scotland. It is notable for its comparatively large secondary
Holyrood_Secondary_School
Park in Edinburgh, Scotland
Holyrood Park (the official name since at least the 1950s, as outlined in the ‘Holyrood Park Regulations 1959’ but also colloquially called the King's
Holyrood_Park
Scottish Parliament constituencies and regions
The Scottish Parliament (Holyrood), created by the Scotland Act 1998, has used a system of constituencies and electoral regions since the first general
Scottish Parliament constituencies and electoral regions
Scottish_Parliament_constituencies_and_electoral_regions
Academy in Chard, Somerset, England
Holyrood Academy, previously known as Holyrood Community School before September 2010, is a secondary school with academy status in Chard, Somerset, England
Holyrood_Academy
Topics referred to by the same term
Holyrood, Southampton may refer to: Holyrood Church, a church which now serves as a memorial to the Merchant Navy Holyrood estate, a housing estate Holyrood
Holyrood,_Southampton
The Abbot of Holyrood (later Commendator of Holyrood) was the head of the Augustinian monastic community of Holyrood Abbey, now in Edinburgh. The long
Abbot_of_Holyrood
Whisky and gin distillery in Edinburgh, Scotland
Holyrood distillery is a distillery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It opened in 2019 as the first new distillery in the city in nearly one hundred years. The
Holyrood_distillery
Painting by Louis Daguerre
The Ruins of Holyrood Chapel is an oil on canvas painting of the Holyrood Abbey completed around 1824 by the French artist Louis Daguerre. The painting
The_Ruins_of_Holyrood_Chapel
Housing estate in Southampton, England
The Holyrood estate is a housing estate in Southampton, England. It was constructed as a new city district to replace a slum bombed in World War II, and
Holyrood_estate
Home of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament Building is the home of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in central Edinburgh. Construction of the building commenced in June 1999
Scottish_Parliament_Building
Devolved parliament of Scotland
of Scotland. It is located in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh, and is frequently referred to by the metonym Holyrood. It is a democratically elected body
Scottish_Parliament
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Holyrood is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 403. Holyrood was founded in 1874
Holyrood,_Kansas
School in Edmonton, Canada
Holyrood Elementary School is a bilingual school in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada named after Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland. The school is located
Holyrood_Elementary_School
The Holyrood Santa Fe Depot, located between Main Street and Smith Street in Holyrood, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1887, then listed on the
Holyrood_station_(Kansas)
Church in Manhattan, New York
Holyrood Episcopal Church is a Protestant Episcopal Church located at 715 West 179th Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood in Upper Manhattan,
Holyrood_Episcopal_Church
Fuel oil-fired power station in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Holyrood Thermal Electric Generating Station built by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Corporation is located near the community of Holyrood, in Conception
Holyrood Thermal Generating Station
Holyrood_Thermal_Generating_Station
Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Holyrood is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division 1, on Conception Bay. It is approximately a 30-minute
Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador
Holyrood,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland
Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church (known until 2017 as Holyrood Abbey Church, and then until 2025 as Meadowbank Church) is a congregation of the Church
Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church
Meadowbank_and_Willowbrae_Church
Christian relic
The Holyrood or Holy Rood is a Christian relic alleged to be part of the True Cross on which Jesus died. The word is the modern form of the Old English
Holyrood_(cross)
candidates". Holyrood. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2021. "RISE list candidates for May's Holyrood election". Holyrood. 6 January
2016 Scottish Parliament election
2016_Scottish_Parliament_election
Church in Hampshire, England
Holyrood Church (or Holy Rood Church) was one of the original five churches serving the old walled town of Southampton, England. Built in 1320, the church
Holyrood_Church
Country in northwestern Europe
May 2025. "UK AI sector most valuable in Europe, new report reveals". Holyrood. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2025. "Which countries are leading in
United_Kingdom
election delivered the first majority government since the opening of Holyrood, a remarkable feat as the additional-member system used to elect MSPs was
2011 Scottish Parliament election
2011_Scottish_Parliament_election
Light rail station in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Holyrood stop is a tram stop in the Edmonton LRT network in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It serves the Valley Line, and is located on the east side of 85
Holyrood_stop
Wing of the UK Labour Party in Scotland
maintains lead". Holyrood Website. Carrell, Severin; Brooks, Libby (5 January 2026). "Scottish Labour urges Keir Starmer to stay out of Holyrood campaign" –
Scottish_Labour
Arthur's Seat footpaths form a network of trails within Holyrood Park, providing various routes up to the summit with different levels of difficulty. These
Arthur's_Seat_footpaths
Neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Holyrood is a residential neighbourhood in the Bonnie Doon area of south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The name, Holyrood, is an anglicisation of the
Holyrood,_Edmonton
Scottish politician (born 1988)
introduced prior to the 2021 Holyrood election require SNP MPs to resign their seat at Westminster before seeking selection to Holyrood. The SNP had previously
Stephen_Flynn
1567 wedding in Scotland
Queen of Scots and James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell took place at Holyrood Palace on 15 May 1567. Mary had been Queen of Scotland since 1542. Her
Wedding of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Earl of Bothwell
Wedding_of_Mary,_Queen_of_Scots,_and_the_Earl_of_Bothwell
King of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910
Statue outside Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh
Edward_VII
5 March 2026. Find Out Now (19 February 2026). "Labour slump in first Holyrood poll since Sarwar turned on Starmer". The National. Retrieved 1 March 2026
Opinion polling for the next United Kingdom general election
Opinion_polling_for_the_next_United_Kingdom_general_election
Country within the United Kingdom
served until his sudden death in 2000. The Scottish Parliament Building at Holyrood opened in October 2004 after lengthy construction delays and running over
Scotland
Political party in the United Kingdom
Scottish Labour for second place at Holyrood. Offord failed to win the Inverclyde constituency, but was elected to Holyrood via the West Scotland regional
Reform_UK_Scotland
The Raid of Holyrood was an attack on Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh on 27 December 1591 by Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell in order to gain the favour
Raid_of_Holyrood
away from the SSP in 2006.) Other parties that campaigned for seats in Holyrood included the UK Independence Party (UKIP), the British National Party (BNP)
2007 Scottish Parliament election
2007_Scottish_Parliament_election
Mountainous hill in Edinburgh, Scotland
main peak of a group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park. Robert Louis Stevenson described it as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain
Arthur's_Seat
Military unit
residence at Holyrood, as well as to guard the Palace and Abbey, and enforce law and order within the precincts of the Palace and the Holyrood Abbey Sanctuary
High Constables and Guard of Honour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
High_Constables_and_Guard_of_Honour_of_the_Palace_of_Holyroodhouse
Scottish political group
pro-independence group. They organised the 2015 IndyCamp Live protest camp at Holyrood. People's Voice called for a second referendum on Scottish independence
People's Voice (Scottish pro-independence group)
People's_Voice_(Scottish_pro-independence_group)
Largest city in Scotland
in both the House of Commons in London, and the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. At Westminster, it is represented by seven Members of Parliament
Glasgow
Government of the United Kingdom from 2026
ministerial post to Anas Sarwar, who had led Scottish Labour to its worst Holyrood defeat since devolution at the May 2026 election, and who had been the
Burnham_ministry
Region or constituency of the Scottish Parliament
https://www.thenational.scot/news/26075485.reform-candidate-quits-party-days-holyrood-elections/ "Constituency Declaration of Results 2021 - East Kilbride".
East Kilbride (Scottish Parliament constituency)
East_Kilbride_(Scottish_Parliament_constituency)
Neighborhood of Edinburgh, Scotland
It is bounded in the north by Holyrood Road, the west by the Pleasance and St Leonard's Street and the east by Holyrood Park. The site housed Edinburgh's
Dumbiedykes
Television film
Rory Goes to Holyrood is a 2013 satirical documentary presented by Scottish impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner. Aired by BBC Two Scotland on 13 June
Rory_Goes_to_Holyrood
King of the United Kingdom since 2022
Japan during his state visit to the United Kingdom. In July, the annual Holyrood Week, which is usually spent in Scotland, was shortened so that Charles
Charles_III
Queen of Scotland from 1503 to 1513
(21 February 1507, Holyrood Palace – 27 February 1508, Stirling Castle). Daughter (died shortly after birth 15 July 1508, Holyrood Palace). Arthur Stewart
Margaret_Tudor
Scottish politician (born 1961)
since. He is one of only four current MSPs who were originally elected to Holyrood in its inaugural election. As an SNP backbencher, Gibson twice convened
Kenneth Gibson (Scottish politician)
Kenneth_Gibson_(Scottish_politician)
Secondary school in Edinburgh, Scotland
High School is a Roman Catholic secondary school situated on the edge of Holyrood Park, near Arthur's Seat beside Duddingston Village, in Edinburgh, Scotland
Holy Rood High School, Edinburgh
Holy_Rood_High_School,_Edinburgh
Political party in the United Kingdom
Scottish Parliament by winning seats at Holyrood". Daily Record. Retrieved 7 April 2021. "UKIP Scotland: Scrap Holyrood now to Save the Union". UKIP. 18 December
Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party
Abolish_the_Scottish_Parliament_Party
Collection of streets in Edinburgh
entered popular usage. The Royal Mile runs between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland, and
Royal_Mile
2019. "Scottish Greens release list of 2019 general election candidates". Holyrood. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019. "Scotland Results". BBC
Elections_in_Scotland
Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567
dinner party in Holyrood Palace. Over the next two days, a disillusioned Darnley switched sides and Mary received Moray at Holyrood. On the night of
Mary,_Queen_of_Scots
Scottish Parliament constituency
Eastwood (Gaelic: A' Choille Shear) is a county constituency of the Scottish Parliament covering part of the council area of East Renfrewshire. Under the
Eastwood (Scottish Parliament constituency)
Eastwood_(Scottish_Parliament_constituency)
Well in Edinburgh, Scotland
Well (NT271737) is a Category B listed holy well that was relocated to Holyrood Park off Queen's Drive in Edinburgh from Restalrig in 1860. It is one of
St_Margaret's_Well,_Edinburgh
Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing (1952–2012)
speculate on Megrahi's anticipated lifespan. Reviewing the case, members of Holyrood's justice committee stated that Scottish Prison Service guidelines were
Abdelbaset_al-Megrahi
Scottish government cabinet minister
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire a’ Chaibineit airson Ceartas), commonly referred to as the Justice Secretary (Scottish Gaelic:
Cabinet_Secretary_for_Justice
Scottish Labour politician
Glasgow in the spring of 2022, Lennon called for an emergency summit in Holyrood. Lennon was one of 5 Labour MSPs who was absent for a Scottish Parliament
Monica_Lennon
While there is no Official Opposition in Holyrood, Ruth Davidson, as leader of the largest party not in government, acts as the Leader of the Opposition
Davidson_shadow_cabinet
King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649
on 19 November 1600. At a Protestant ceremony in the Chapel Royal of Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh on 23 December 1600, he was baptised by David Lindsay
Charles_I_of_England
Scottish politician
to two of them". The Edinburgh Reporter. Retrieved 10 May 2026. "Labour Holyrood List candidates revealed as former Alba member pulls off stunning upset
Irshad_Ahmed_(politician)
District of Edinburgh, Scotland
of Edinburgh's Old Town. David I of Scotland, by the Great Charter of Holyrood Abbey c. 1143, authorised the Abbey to found a burgh separate from Edinburgh
The_Canongate
Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714
England, and her father and stepmother to Scotland. She joined them at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh from July 1681 until May 1682. It was her last journey
Anne,_Queen_of_Great_Britain
both the Westminster Parliament in London, and the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. At Westminster, it is represented by six Members of Parliament
Glasgow parliamentary constituencies
Glasgow_parliamentary_constituencies
Cochrane, Angus (8 May 2026). "SNP's Stephen Flynn wins Aberdeen seat in Holyrood election". BBC News. Retrieved 23 May 2026. Jackson, Lucy (8 May 2026)
Next United Kingdom general election
Next_United_Kingdom_general_election
Master of Work to the Crown of Scotland
September 1641, Veitch was paid as Master of Works for repairs at Holyrood Palace and Holyrood Abbey. He married Christian Naesmyth. They had a son John Veitch
John_Veitch_of_Dawyck
Church in Stirling, Scotland
The Church of the Holy Rude (Scottish Gaelic: Eaglais na Crois Naoimh) is the medieval parish church of Stirling, Scotland. It is named after the Holy
Church_of_the_Holy_Rude
ordered the cleaning of the king's lodgings at Holyrood Palace and the construction of a site in Holyrood Park for picnics or banqueting. Mary sent William
Wedding of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
Wedding_of_Mary,_Queen_of_Scots,_and_Henry_Stuart,_Lord_Darnley
2012 Scottish TV series or programme
centers on a year in the life at Holyrood Secondary School in Glasgow, Scotland. High School is filmed at Holyrood Secondary, a Catholic school and one
High School (British TV series)
High_School_(British_TV_series)
positions of Abbot of Holyrood and Bishop of Galloway. It is not known when Henry became an Augustinian nor when he became Abbot of Holyrood Abbey. His latest
Henry_of_Holyrood
Scottish Labour politician
spokesperson roles to vote against the bill. In 2021 Michael Marra won the Holyrood magazine “One For The Watching” award, a newcomer award judged by a panel
Michael_Marra_(politician)
Scottish actor (1930–2020)
Connery was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at an investiture ceremony at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh on 5 July 2000. He had been nominated for a knighthood
Sean_Connery
Hill in central Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scottish Parliament Building and other prominent buildings such as Holyrood Palace lie near the foot of the hill. Calton Hill is also the location
Calton_Hill
British writer (1933–2025)
Stuart Holroyd (10 August 1933 – 4 February 2025) was a British writer. Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, he first came to prominence for the philosophical
Stuart_Holroyd
Scottish prince; elder twin son of James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort
sons of James I of Scotland and Joan Beaufort. The twins were born in Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh. He died in infancy, and his younger twin brother became
Alexander Stewart, Duke of Rothesay
Alexander_Stewart,_Duke_of_Rothesay
votes for either Westminster or Holyrood since 1910. The Liberal Democrats also had their worst showing at a Holyrood election to date, winning only four
2021 Scottish Parliament election
2021_Scottish_Parliament_election
Part of Edinburgh University, Scotland
Scotland. It is based in historic buildings on the Holyrood Campus, located between the Canongate and Holyrood Road. The school offers academic programmes at
Moray House School of Education and Sport
Moray_House_School_of_Education_and_Sport
Scottish politician (born 1975)
2007 Scottish Parliament election finishing fourth, but was elected to Holyrood as a list member for the Lothians region. He was the party's Tourism and
Gavin_Brown_(politician)
Devolved government of Scotland
reserved to the British parliament at Westminster (rather than devolved to Holyrood): Scottish Government civil servants work within the rules and customs
Scottish_Government
State school in Edinburgh, Scotland
renaissance. It first enters the historical record as the seminary of Holyrood Abbey, founded for Alwin and the Augustinian canons by David I in 1128
Royal_High_School,_Edinburgh
Italian courtier (1533–1566)
Foix, Darnley discovered Rizzio in the closet of Mary's bedchamber at Holyrood house in the middle of the night dressed only in a fur gown over his shirt
David_Rizzio
2026 English local government election
Bury West Jackie Harris Conservative Yes Elton Jack Rydeheard Reform Yes Holyrood Elliot Moss Labour No Moorside Sandra Walmsley Labour Yes North Manor Roger
2026 Bury Metropolitan Borough Council election
2026_Bury_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_election
Scottish politician
She made her maiden speech in the Holyrood Parliament on 4 June 2026 on the subject of children's education. "Holyrood elections 2026: All you need to know
Jenny_Young_(politician)
Political party in Scotland
before going on to win the 2011 Parliament election, after which it formed Holyrood's first majority government. After Scotland voted against independence in
Scottish_National_Party
Lake in Edinburgh, Scotland
to the south of Holyrood Park and lies southwest of the village of Duddingston. Duddingston Loch is on the southern side of Holyrood Park, to the south
Duddingston_Loch
Canadian actress
Kate Corbett (born in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador) is a Canadian actress. Corbett started acting at a young age in small town repertoire summer
Kate_Corbett
Cyberattack targeting UK politicians
were suspected of being behind the attack. On 15 August, officials at Holyrood, home of the Scottish Parliament warned that accounts belonging to Members
2017_Westminster_data_breach
2023 local election in Bury
None Cristina Tegolo Party Independent Liberal Democrats Leader's seat Holyrood Last election 1 seat, 0.3% 1 seat, 6.9% Seats before 2 1 Seats won 0 0
2023 Bury Metropolitan Borough Council election
2023_Bury_Metropolitan_Borough_Council_election
Scottish politician (1939–2025)
the new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood and the move from its temporary site on The Mound to Holyrood in 2004. At the official opening of the
George Reid (Scottish politician)
George_Reid_(Scottish_politician)
Member of the Scottish Parliament since 2026
reporting confirmed that "an MSP must have leave to remain to hold office at Holyrood" under the Scotland Act. If Manivannan fails to secure a new visa, they
Q_Manivannan
Davidson announces new team. Holyrood, 19 May 2016. "Ruth Davidson unveils reshuffled Scottish Tory shadow cabinet". Holyrood magazine. 28 June 2017. Archived
Opposition parties in the Scottish Parliament
Opposition_parties_in_the_Scottish_Parliament
King consort of Scotland from 1565 to 1567
to his father at Dunkeld, Darnley returned with Mary and the court to Holyrood on 24 February. The next day, he heard John Knox preach, and he danced
Henry_Stuart,_Lord_Darnley
Day of the year
Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England, at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. 1509 – Krishnadeva Raya is crowned Emperor
August_8
King of Scots from 1437 to 1460
Scottish monarchy. He was succeeded by his son, James III. James was born at Holyrood Palace on 16 October 1430, the younger of the twin sons of James I and
James_II_of_Scotland
Region or constituency of the Scottish Parliament
Glasgow Govan was a constituency of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood). It elected one Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) by the plurality (first
Glasgow Govan (Scottish Parliament constituency)
Glasgow_Govan_(Scottish_Parliament_constituency)
Political party in the United Kingdom
Parliament (MSP), joined the party and was named Reform UK's leader in Holyrood. She lost her and the party's only seat in Scotland in the 2021 Scottish
Reform_UK
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