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ACTIVITY

Holyrood herbal histories

Adult and child smelling herbs
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  • This event is in the past
    Daily (13 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023)
  • 10:00 - 15:00
  • Free
  • Adults, Children / Families

    Explore fantastic flowers and hundreds of years of herbs in a Physic Garden just outside the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Take a guided tour through the garden to hear the stories of this experimental garden, used a living medical store cupboard for twelfth-century canons and seventeenth-century doctors. Delve deeper into the curious world of medieval medicine in our activity table and explore centuries of cures through textures, techniques and smells.

    Drop-in for tours at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 15:00, and any time for activities– tours allocated on a first come first served basis. Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event including sensible footwear and waterproof clothing.


    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.