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Royal Mile

  1. Edinburgh
  2. Edi̇nburgh Touri̇st Attracti̇on

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Royal Mile
Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.
Address: Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
State: Edinburgh
City: Edinburgh
Zip Code: EH1 1QS

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Edinburgh castle to Holyrood a Scottish mile 1.2 actual miles. Tourist shops, but lovely nooks and crannies to walk down. Try every alleyway as you will find lots of interesting happen away spots
Walking along Edinburgh's Royal Mile was an unforgettable experience! I began right at the top, at the Castle Esplanade - where you can enjoy some good views of the city - and walked almost to the end at the entrance to Holyroodhouse. It was downhill all the way, along cobblestones that have been smoothed over, and with a wealth of fascinating history all around. There are ancient multi-storey tenements, narrow closes and hidden courtyards, historic pubs, and kirks with tall spires. St Giles Cathedral in Parliament Square is well worth a visit, and other attractions include the Camera Obscura, John Knox House, and Museum of Edinburgh. But the Royal Mile is not merely an open-air history museum. It's a bustling street with a vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by street entertainment: I encountered Scottish pipers in full regalia, buskers and a stilt walker as I strolled along. Walking tours start from here. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from, and lots of shops where you can buy Scottish gifts, clothing, confectionery and whisky. Of course this street can get crowded with tourists - it was uncomfortably crowded in the pedestrianised area close to the castle - but that's only to be expected, and it became less hectic but just as interesting the further down I walked. All in all, the Royal Mile was an experience I definitely wouldn't have missed!
Royal Mile was absolutely amazing. Walking the entire stretch, climbing the stairs, passing through the narrow alleys, bars, and historic spots—the atmosphere is unreal. Even though it was cold and drizzling, I was so excited and happy to be there that I honestly didn’t feel the rain or the cold at all.nnThis is a place you need to visit more than once. You can’t fully experience everything the Royal Mile has to offer in just one day or night. I walked the entire route, explored the area, and made it all the way up to the castle.nnOne important tip: wear good walking shoes. There’s a lot of walking, steep sections, and many staircases—but that’s part of what makes the experience so special.nnHistoric, lively, and unforgettable. A must-visit when you’re in Edinburgh.
Really amazing place for first timers to Edinburgh, it was awesome to see the architecture and the experience the atmosphere over there. Walking through the various closes was also really interesting; you wouldn't know where you will end up to, which makes the whole trip even more fun
To call this a tourist attraction I thought was a bit of a misnomer, but it truly is. The main street between Holyrood and Edinburgh castle is lines with pubs, buskers, souvenir shops, and a bustle of a lot of different languages and accents.nnThmost interesting thing are the closes - small little alleyways that can lead to other streets, small courtyards, or a path to a less touristy store or small museum.
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