The window tracery in ruins of Holyrood Palace Abbey

The abbey was founded in 1128 by David I, King of Scots. James IV constructed palace adjacent in early 16th c. queen Elizabeth spends one week at palace at beginning of each summer. No photos allowed inside palace. I miss my camera greatly!

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