Some Castles Are Truly Palaces

Today it was raining a lot. I even broke down and bought an umbrella. After that, the rain stopped, of course. But it didn't matter. I'd already decided to spend the day touring inside at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

 [image error]The Palace at Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and is the official residence of the Queen when she is in Scotland. The State Apartments are renowned for their magnificent plasterwork ceilings and beautiful tapestries.

One of the most impressive rooms in...