Royal Mile

Royal Mile

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The spine of Edinburgh's Old Town, the Royal Mile could be described as the city's most famous street, connecting the Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Why visit the Royal Mile?

Featuring several of the city's major landmarks as well as a wide selection of vibrant restaurants, pubs and souvenir shops, as well as great places to stay, the Royal Mile is hard to miss as part of your trip to Edinburgh.

What to see?

Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, and Canongate are the main sections that make up the Royal Mile. In these areas, you'll find St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace, the statue of David Hume, and much more!

Did you know...

The Royal Mile measures 1,814 metres (5,950 feet) in length—making it approximately 1 Scots Mile, a form of measurement that was used officially until the late 17th century.

Other interesting attractions in Edinburgh

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