SPECIAL VISIT
Edinburgh: Royal Reminiscence, Dementia-friendly afternoons
Palace of Holyroodhouse
This event takes place in the Abbey Strand Centre
- Next event: 3 Sep 2026
Monthly on the first Thursday (8 Jan 2026 - 3 Dec 2026)
Excl dates: 2 Jul 2026, 6 Aug 2026 - 14:30 – 16:00
- Free
- Booking essential
- Access event
Every month, we welcome people living with dementia and their friends/support givers/relatives to the historic Abbey Strand Centre for a fun afternoon with refreshments, an interactive short talk, and craft activity.
There is a different theme each month and sessions are run by our Communities and Access Lead, and Dementia Friend, Fiona Johnston.
Join us for a chance to relax, enjoy time together and learn something new about Scottish Royal history!
- Thursday 8 January 2026 - Introduction of Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Thursday 5 February 2026 - Drawing the Italian Renaissance
- Thursday 5 March 2026 - Treasures of Buckingham Palace
- Thursday 2 April 2026 - Charles I: The Royal Collector
- Thursday 7 May 2026 - Queen Victoria: Romantic Scotland
- Thursday 4 June 2026 - The Crown Jewels: Coronation Regalia
- Thursday 3 September 2026 - A Prince at the Palace: Bonnie Prince Charlie
- Thursday 1 October 2026 - King James VI & I and Witchcraft
- Thursday 5 November 2026 - Greatest Arms & Armour at Windsor Castle
- Thursday 3 December 2026 - Royal Christmas Traditions
