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Costume at court: Family dressing up

Discover some of the past fashions of the Palace with our costume at court drop-in sessions and take part in our dressing up activity!

Costume at court: Family dressing up

About Costume at court: Family dressing up

25th Jul 2025 to 8th Aug 2025
11am - 3pm
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX
Included in Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
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Discover some of the past fashions of the Palace with our costume at court drop-in sessions.

See how some of the famous residents of the Palace would have dressed and take part in our dressing up activity.

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