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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Queen Mary's Bath House

 From Exploring GB:

The building consists of a small tower like structure with two storeys with a tile roof that stands within the grounds of Holyrood Palace. It was thought to have been built as a summer house or Tudor tennis pavilion. Many people believe that this is the oldest tennis pavilion in the world!  There are also theories, however, that this was used as a dovecot and an intimate banqueting house. The truth is, very little is known about the true purpose of the building as most of the stories surrounding its existence can only be attributed to urban myths. (Read more.)

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