The Queen’s private rooms at this Scottish castle are opening to the public for the first time

If you’re a sucker for peeking into the private lives of the Royals, we have right royal treat for you. As part of the celebration of her late Majesty's 100th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms in Edinburgh’s Palace of Holyroodhouse are opening to the public for the first time.

The private quarters will open as part of a new tour – and this will be no quick run-through of palace corridors and roped-off rooms. The new tours will an in-depth look at the Queen and Prince Philip’s private Scottish suite, where they stayed during ‘Holyrood Week’ each summer. 

This is where the Queen and Prince enjoyed their downtime, carried out engagements and hosted their annual Garden Party for about 8,000 guests. Tours will also reveal the Queen’s dressing room, sitting room (where she caught up on racing) and her Royal breakfast room. 

You’ll also get a chance to see a variety of Royal Collection pieces and personal items, like some of the Queen’s iconic outfits from over the years, and a hefty art collection compiled by Prince Philip.

The tours will run for 100 days only, from May 21 to September 10. Tickets go for £71-£75, depending on whether you book ahead or the day of the tour. Get tickets on the palace website here.

Did you see that a new train service will connect London and Scotland for £30?

Plus: this countryside county has been crowned the best region of the UK for pubs.

Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke – from news and reviews to events and trends. Just follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel.

Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.