17th March 2025 19th July 2025 |
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11am - 12:30pm | |
The Palace of Holyroodhouse The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX |
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£10.50 | |
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Join Audio Describer Fiona Johnston for a special opportunity for visually impaired and blind visitors to engage with selected features of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and handle replica objects to bring the incredible history of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to life.
Additional Dates: 19 July 2025
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