What is recorded here

Yes. That is the distinction. I misread the request and answered the wrong part.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace, Holyrood Abbey, Abbey Pend as Gateway (16th Century), Pend (16th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Holyrood Abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I of Scotland as a Benedictine monastery. It became an important religious and royal site, later evolving into Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the Scottish monarchy and now a key part of Edinburgh's historic and cultural heritage.

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.