A Mind-Blowing Tour of Queen Elizabeth II's Many Castles

When in Scotland, the queen and Prince Philip take residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the city of Edinburgh.

The royal couple usually spends a week per year at Holyroodhouse, hosting many important events with Scottish politicians and people in attendance. When the queen arrives each year, the forecourt of the palace becomes a parade ground where she receives the keys to the city of Edinburgh.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is also where the queen's granddaughter Zara Philips celebrated her marriage in 2011.