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The Scottish Parliament vs Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Scottish Parliament and Palace of Holyroodhouse are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Palace of Holyroodhouse scores significantly better than The Scottish Parliament. Palace of Holyroodhouse comes in at #3 in Edinburgh with accolades from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
The Scottish Parliament
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Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH991SP, Scotland
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Concierge
"Highlights of Catalonian architect Enric Miralles's extraordinary complex include the west side's stainless-steel windows... a section of roof that looks like upturned boats, and the Canongate Wall."
Frommer's
"The abstract motif repeated on the facade facing the Canongate was apparently inspired by Raeburn's painting."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This weird concrete confection at the foot of Salisbury Crags has left the good people of Edinburgh staring and scratching their heads in confusion."
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Travel + Leisure
"Catalonian architect Enric Miralles went $767 million over budget on his 2004 architectural masterpiece."
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Fodor's
"Scotland's somewhat controversial Parliament building is dramatically modern, with irregular curves and angles that mirror the twisting shapes of the surrounding landscape."
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It's worth taking a free tour to see the main hall and debating chamber, a committee room, and other areas. Call well in advance
Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, Scotland
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Concierge
"The Royal Apartments are as grand as you might expect, with magnificent pictures, particularly those of the kings of Scotland by Jacob de Wet, providing the glitz."
Travel + Leisure
"Every summer, en route to Balmoral from Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II stops at this spectacular, if lesser-known, 16th-century royal residence to host an annual Garden Party."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The buildings of the interior court are a fine example of the renaissance period."
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Frommer's
"If you're fit and ambitious, climb up to the summit of 250-m (823-ft) high Arthur's Seat, from which the panorama is breathtaking."
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Fodor's
"Once the haunt of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the setting for high drama... this is now Queen Elizabeth's official residence in Scotland."
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There's plenty to see here, so make sure you have at least two hours to tour the palace, gardens, and the ruins of the 12th-century abbey.
