SPECIAL VISIT

Community Connections

Two people including an older woman in a wheelchair are crafting at a table.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
This event takes place in the Abbey Strand Centre
  • Next event: 9 Sep 2026
    4 upcoming events
  • 15:00 – 16:00
  • Free
  • Booking essential
  • Adults
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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 9 September - A Prince at the Palace: Bonnie Prince Charlie
    • Wednesday 7 October - James VI and I and Witchcraft
    • Wednesday 11 November - Scottish Signs and Symbols
    • Wednesday 9 December - Royal Christmas Traditions
       

    Royal Collection Trust is a charity caring for the Royal Collection, one of the world’s great art collections. Income from your visit helps us to conserve and share the Collection so that it can be enjoyed by everyone, wherever they are.