
King’s Gallery: Guided Looking
Mon 31 Aug · 14:30
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Guided Looking sessions take place at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in the King's Gallery. Audio describer Fiona Johnston describes objects and artwork from the exhibition The Edwardians: Age of Elegance.
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various objects and artwork in the exhibition The Edwardians: Age of Elegance. These sessions offer the chance to explore the photographs and objects 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. 27 April - "The Family of Queen Victoria in 1887", Laurits Regner Tuxen, RCIN 400500 25 May - "King Edward VII's Coronation Mantle", Royal School of Needlework, RCIN 75041 31 August - "Queen Alexandra's Coronation Dress", Morin Blossier, RCIN 74728 28 September - "Queen Alexandra", François Flameng, RCIN 405360 26 October - "King George V and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar", George Percy Jacomb-Hood, RCIN 452381 23 November - "The Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, 28 June 1897", Laurits Regner Tuxen, RCIN 405286
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King’s Gallery: Guided Looking takes place on Monday, 31 August 2026 at 14:30.
King’s Gallery: Guided Looking is held at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX).
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King’s Gallery: Guided Looking
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Guided Looking sessions take place at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in the King's Gallery. Audio describer Fiona Johnston describes objects and artwork from the exhibition The Edwardians: Age of Elegance.
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Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various objects and artwork in the exhibition The Edwardians: Age of Elegance. These sessions offer the chance to explore the photographs and objects 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. 27 April - "The Family of Queen Victoria in 1887", Laurits Regner Tuxen, RCIN 400500 25 May - "King Edward VII's Coronation Mantle", Royal School of Needlework, RCIN 75041 31 August - "Queen Alexandra's Coronation Dress", Morin Blossier, RCIN 74728 28 September - "Queen Alexandra", François Flameng, RCIN 405360 26 October - "King George V and Queen Mary at the Delhi Durbar", George Percy Jacomb-Hood, RCIN 452381 23 November - "The Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, 28 June 1897", Laurits Regner Tuxen, RCIN 405286
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When is King’s Gallery: Guided Looking?
King’s Gallery: Guided Looking takes place on Monday, 31 August 2026 at 14:30.
Where is King’s Gallery: Guided Looking taking place?
King’s Gallery: Guided Looking is held at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX).
How do I get tickets for King’s Gallery: Guided Looking?
Tickets for King’s Gallery: Guided Looking can be booked via rct.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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