Community Connections
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.
About Community Connections
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11th February 2026 11th March 2026 8th April 2026 |
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| 3pm - 4.30pm | |
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX |
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| Free but booking required | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here |
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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, led by Fiona Johnston, Communities and Access Lead.
These sessions are designed for a local audience to have a positive impact on loneliness, social connections, and wellbeing and mental health.
Wednesday 14 January 2026 - History of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Wednesday 11 February 2026 - An introduction to the Royal Collection
Wednesday 11 March 2026 - History of Holyrood Abbey and the Physic Garden
Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Queen Victoria: Romantic Scotland
Additional Dates: 11 March 2026, 08 April 2026
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