Royal Mile

Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house
Royal Mile featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a house
Royal Mile featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Royal Mile which includes shopping, a city and street scenes
Royal Mile which includes a house and heritage architecture

Reviews of Royal Mile

4.5
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Make sure you explore the backstreets as there are some great bars and cafe's you may not realise were there.

5/5 - Excellent

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5 minute walk

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Try the alley-ways off the main street to connect to other Street/areas

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Make sure you have good walking shoes as the cobbled streets will pay havoc with heels

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

A bit too touristy, so just pop off into the passages and squares either side for a different experience

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Scottish Parliament showing street scenes

Scottish Parliament

After visiting Scottish Parliament, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Edinburgh. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Scottish Parliament
Holyrood Palace was built in 1671, is located at the bottom of Royal Mile in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.

Palace of Holyroodhouse
Holyrood Abbey :) I found the Abbey quite peaceful after a day walking up and down the Royal Mile. At one end sits Edinburgh Castle and the other end is Holyrood Palace. The Palace itself is pretty and fun on the inside. The Abbey on the outside is where all the history seems to come alive. We ended up being there on a drizzly morning and the rain made everything seem crisp and fresh. There’s a fee to get in and see Holyrood but it’s worth visiting at least once to see the Abbey and the gardens. #history

Holyrood Abbey

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Holyrood Abbey. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.

Holyrood Abbey
Our Dynamic Earth aerial view in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

Dynamic Earth

You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

Dynamic Earth
Calton Hill Observatory, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Burns Monument

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Burns Monument
Bakehouse Close © Paul Cunningham-Edinburgh Photo Guy Bakehouse Close, Canongate on Edinburgh's Royal Mile is one of my favourite closes, because it's so well preserved. Edinburgh Heritage have documents from the 1700's with all the names of the people that lived in the historic close, including Lord Adam Gordon; David Doig, merchant; William Dunbar, weaver and Ewen. Visiting here gives a good impression of what living in the old city must have been like.

Museum of Edinburgh

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Museum of Edinburgh

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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

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53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
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