Clothing at Court

Do you know a farthingale from a frock-coat?

Explore past court fashions in the Family Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

See replica clothing up close; discover the detail in dressing for court; find out about fashions from across the centuries.

Make a Ruff

Did you know, hundreds of years ago a popular item of clothing was a ‘ruff’- a ruffled collar made of starched linen.

Make a paper ruff fit for royalty in this crafty clothing activity.