Holyroodhouse is the monarch of Scotland's official place of residence. It is located in Edinburgh, and it was orginally founced in 1128 as a monastery. Today, however, it remains as a royal palace while simultaneously being open to the public. It is mentioned in the excerpts from Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland, written by Dorothy Wordsworth. In the excerpt as they travel through Scotland, she walk through many streets that lead to Holyroodhouse. It is fitting that the estate is included in their journey as it is such a historic part of Scotland. Although, Wordsworth actually appears to criticize Holyroodhouse than praise it.

"Very near to the chapel is Holyrood House, which we could not but lament has nothing ancient in its appearance, being sash-windowed and not an irregular pile. It is very like a building for some national establishment,—a hospital for soldiers or sailors" (Wordsworth).