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Student Sessions: Curation and Conservation

Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 27th March for an exciting opportunity for students in arts, heritage and culture!

Student Sessions: Curation and Conservation

About Student Sessions: Curation and Conservation

In this interactive afternoon of talks, workshops, activities and group discussions, join Alessandro Nasini, Senior Curator of Photographs, and Ashleigh Brown, Paper and Photographic Conservator, for a look at the collaborative work necessary to put on an exhibition.

Location: The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

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Drawing the Italian Renaissance

17th October 2025 - 1st March 2026

This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.

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Beneath the Surface: King’s Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 23rd October 2025 - 26th February 2026

Join our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!

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Family Drawing Workshop

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 20th February 2026

Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.

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Community Connections

Selected dates between 14th January 2026 - 8th April 2026

Each month in the beautiful and historic Abbey Strand Centre, Community Connections will explore themes from across the Royal Collection and the history of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Selected dates between 29th January 2026 - 30th April 2026

Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse!

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Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 2nd February 2026 - 7th December 2026

Join the team at Palace of Holyroodhouse in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for their special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers!

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Family Yoga: Early Years

13th February 2026

Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.

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Drawing The Palace

Selected dates between 16th February 2026 - 21st February 2026

Discover how the Palace of Holyroodhouse looked in the past and how it has been redesigned various times on this family-friendly sketching trail!

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Storytelling: Inspired by drawings

17th February 2026

Join storyteller Claire McNicol as she explores tales inspired by drawings of the Italian Renaissance in an exciting interactive storytelling session.

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Curatorial Talk: The Patrons of the Renaissance

27th February 2026

Join Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust, for this lunchtime lecture as he discusses the vital role of patrons in the creation of Italian Renaissance art.

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Commonwealth Activity Day

7th March 2026

Join the Royal Collection Trust ahead of Commonwealth Day, enjoy musical performances and take inspiration from a wonderfully crafted Indian shield as you decorate your own to take home!

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Palace Page Turners

Selected dates between 7th March 2026 - 5th December 2026

Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse... the Palace Page Turners sessions explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!

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Easter Activity Day

4th April 2026

Join the team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Saturday 4th April for a variety of Easter themed activities that the whole family can enjoy!

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Paper Flowers

Selected dates between 6th April 2026 - 20th April 2026

Join the Royal Collection Trust at the Palace of Holyroodhouse this spring and have a go at making paper flowers and create a colourful bouquet to take home!

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The Edwardians: Age of Elegance

24th April 2026 - 6th December 2026

The Edwardians: Age of Elegance explores the glitzy world of two of Britain's most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary!

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