Included as part of your visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse this Christmas, enjoy the beautifully decorated State Apartments and make a memento or two to take home.

Design a Christmas card

Making and sending Christmas cards was a cherished pastime for children during Queen Victoria's reign. Hear about the tradition of sending Christmas cards, and design your own festive card inspired by Christmas cards from the past.

Make a festive cracker

Find out about some surprising Victorian Christmas traditions and have a go at making your own Christmas cracker. 

Christmas Short Talk 

Christmas trees have become an established Christmas tradition but where did this tradition come from and what was a royal Christmas like in the past? Join us for a short talk to find out. 

Talks take place at 11:00, 12:00 and 14:00. 

Festive Music

Join us in the quadrangle to hear some festive music.

Members of the University of Edinburgh Renaissance Singers will preform at 14:00.