Sketch A Mythical Monarch
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Included with Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
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A family drop-in activity at the Palace of Holyroodhouse exploring mythical monarchs in the Great Gallery portraits and sketching your own version to take home.
This half-term family activity invites visitors to discover the stories behind the mythical monarchs depicted in the portraits hanging in the Great Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Participants can sketch a portrait or draw their own version of a monarch to take home. Sessions run 11am-3pm on 23, 29 and 30 October 2026 and are included with a Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass.
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