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SHORT TALK

Guided looking: An artwork audio described

Charles II charger
  • Next event: Thursday 26 Sept 2024
    4 upcoming events
  • 14:00 - 14:30
  • Included in Palace ticket or 1-Year Pass
  • Access event, Adults

    Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions offer the chance to explore the works of art 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. 

    25 January - Object: Tam O’Shanter Chair by John Underwood of Ayr

    29 February - Artwork: The Memorial of Lord Darnley by Livinus De Vogelaare

    28 March - Object: Charles II Charger 1680

    25 April - Artwork: William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland by John Wootton

    30 May - Object: Thrones of Palace of Holyroodhouse

    20 June - Artwork: Henry IV, King of France by Frans Pourbus the Younger

    26 September - Object: Box with miniature of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, after Jean-Étienne Liotard

    31 October - Artwork: Charles I by Daniel Mytens

    28 November - Object: Order of the Thistle King George V's sash badge

    19 December - Artwork: James VII & II by Pierre Mignard


    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.