Queen Mary’s Bathhouse

I love these auld places, I present to you – Queen Mary’s Bathhouse. This 16th century building can be found at the foot of the Royal Mile close to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament.

Folklore says Mary Queen of Scots bathed here, only in sweet white wine! However it is unlikely that it was ever used as a bath house.

once attached to a wall encircling the King’s Privy Garden and it is thought to have been a summer house or even a tennis pavilion.

Queen Mary's Bathhouse

Queen Mary’s Bathhouse

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