The Royal Mile
Road and Historic and Protected Site
Old Town, Edinburgh
"visit especially during the fringe festival"(2 Tips)
"12 wonderful Royal Mile treasure trails"(2 Tips)
"free walking tour..great tour guides...starts"(2 Tips)"It starts at the Castle entrance to the gates of Holyrood Palace!"(2 Tips)
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Dave DunkerleyAugust 13, 2014This is a magical place. From the Castle Esplanade to the Palace of Holyroodhouse just oozes character and history. See if you can locate the "Heart of Midlothian" A clue: it's near St. Giles Cath.Upvote11Downvote- Frances O'NeillDecember 11, 2013There are 12 wonderful Royal Mile treasure trails as well as treasure hunts in The Museum of Childhood and The Museum of Edinburgh, just download the FREE app, Global Treasure AppsUpvote8Downvote
Amaury JApril 28, 2017Such beautiful architecture all throughout! You cannot go to Edinburgh without walking this street and taking all of its beauty in.Upvote7Downvote
Cobey FlynnNovember 4, 2017If you are in town for Halloween, definitely put the fire show on your list.
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Edgar EAugust 17, 2016Take one of the countless free tours. Or just pick a direction, walk, and don't be afraid to get lost down one of the side streets.
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Alastair SellickMarch 26, 2023The Royal Mile has to be seen to be believed. Scotland 🏴 is incredible, and the Royal Mile is a cherry on top of that incredible. #Scotland #UnitedKingdom 🏴🇬🇧
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Amy O'BrienJune 9, 2013Look at the Castle at the top if the Royal Mile - try for about 1pm because that's when they fire the gun each day. Then walk down the royal mile &make sure you go down a few closes and look up lotsUpvoteDownvote
KinoOctober 9, 2014The Royal Mile, is the area of High St from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrod (Queen's Palace). It is a very historic part of Edinburgh.UpvoteDownvote
Caro SchieferNovember 16, 2014End of Royal mile (nearby Palace of Holyrood) nice exploring small streets and courts apart from Main Street!
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Carl GriffinNovember 18, 2015Wonderful to walk the whole length, slowly taking in all the sights.Upvote1Downvote
Katie FarquharDecember 16, 2015Lovely place for a walk to take in the atmosphere. Walk from the castle right to the palace.UpvoteDownvote
HananSeptember 30, 2022You can spend hours walking up and down the Royal Mile as there are so many stores to check outUpvoteDownvote
Michael RomoAugust 9, 2011Start at the bottom of the Royal Mile (at the Scottish Parliament) because it's a good way to start quietly before encountering the masses in the center and top.
Upvote2Downvote- Melis TaraganoOctober 4, 2016Some of the most popular attractions are to be found at the upper end of the Royal Mile - commonly called Castle Hill -UpvoteDownvote
Ines EstevesJune 16, 2014Near the castle of edinburgh don't miss world of illusions! You pay around 13£ but it's a great experience!UpvoteDownvote
- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & ResortsOctober 28, 2013The Royal Mile is actually more than a mile by 107 yards. It starts at the Castle entrance to the gates of Holyrood Palace!Upvote1Downvote
Chloe BetzenJune 5, 2016A lovely walk with plenty to see! We started at Holyrood Palace and worked our way to the castleUpvoteDownvote
Hong Kyu ParkJuly 4, 2015Bit touristy but a good flavor of how it may have been long time ago. Taking a stroll at night in the crisp evening air is memorableUpvoteDownvote
John ClarkNovember 12, 2018Lots to see all year and even more in August with the festivalUpvote1Downvote- Onur KucukerdoganApril 21, 2014Get a free walking tour, it's the greatest way of learning city history while you are actually seeing it.UpvoteDownvote
Look for the City Chambers time capsule in the cobblestones near the crossing at George IV Bridge. It's under a golden brick and inside the capsule is a picture of me!UpvoteDownvote
Matte PhotographyAugust 26, 2015Amazing whisky shops and great architecture up and down. Incredible!!!UpvoteDownvote
Frankie BirdMarch 25, 2013Seek out Mile Amusements a free 3 jour tour of the Royal Mile hidden gems. Head to St Giles Cathedral got more infoUpvoteDownvote
Rob SpringerFebruary 21, 2014The White Heart Inn on the Grass Market had the most excellent Steak & Ale Pie! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GrassmarketUpvote1Downvote
Stellaa DuhartOctober 26, 2015Magical! You feel lost in time with the architecture that surrounds you.UpvoteDownvote
Mauro DaneluzziAugust 18, 2014The most visited Street of Edinburgh, in the period of the festival is something specialUpvoteDownvote
Manahil AleemFebruary 22, 2015Love the shops on the road. Do stock up on all the Scottish whisky you can while here 😀UpvoteDownvote
- TheMissJRApril 24, 2011lots of free 'street entertainment' shows go on here throughout the yr!, worth a visit especially during the fringe festival, a buzzin atmosphere!Upvote1Downvote
- GOtrip.com.hrJune 21, 2014Get a free walking tour..great tour guides...starts at 11 and 14h near Starbucks...UpvoteDownvote
Clark GilliesAugust 7, 2015Heart of Edinburgh with many fine bars and restaurants but also overpriced tourist shopsUpvoteDownvote
Good luck avoiding the massive crowds. If you haven't memorized the tune Scotland the Brave piped out by pipers dotting the mile, you must be dreaming.UpvoteDownvote- A WJuly 26, 2015Pubs and souvenir shops litter the mile. And go I to the former cathedrals for a walk-aboutUpvoteDownvote
Laura WloskowiczDecember 13, 2015Really worth a visit at Christmas for the Streets of LightUpvoteDownvote
Can get a little busy during festival session
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Dhawal DamaniaAugust 8, 2012Free Tours start at Starbucks at 11 am and 1 pm, totally worth it!UpvoteDownvote
Nathan LongMay 6, 2012Worth checking out for the performers. I was just asked to chain a contortionist up.UpvoteDownvote
Martin VanMan EdinburghDecember 14, 2012Use short cut from tron to Johnston terrace before bollards come up at 1030amUpvoteDownvote
Azri JasniDecember 30, 2011When in doubt of the weather, just wear waterproof jacket with hoodies!UpvoteDownvote
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