Guided looking: An artwork audio described
- This event is in the past
Daily (Thursday 23 Feb 2023 - Thursday 14 Dec 2023) - 14:00 - 14:30
- Included in Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
- Access event, Adults
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions offer the chance to explore the paintings in a calm environment and discover the stories behind them.
This session is suitable for blind and partially sighted audiences as well as visitors who wish to explore historic artworks in a mindful way.
23 February- 'Charles II' by John Michael Wright described in the Throne Room.
30 March- 'Arrival of the King' by David Wilkie described at the bottom of the Great Stair.
27 April- 'Queen Victoria' by George Haytor described in the Throne Room.
11 May- 'George IV' by David Wilkie described in the Throne Room.
15 June- 'James VI' by Paul Van Somer described in the Throne Room.
28 September- 'Prince enters the Ballroom' by John Pettie described in the lobby.
26 October- 'The Infant Hercules Strangling Serpents' by Jacob De Wet described in the King's Bedchamber.
30 November- 'Fergus' by Jacob De Wet described in the Great Gallery
14 December- 'Mary, Queen of Scots' by Jacob De Wet described in the Great Gallery
