The Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is a road Old Town Edinburgh located in United Kingdom.

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High St (Princes St) Edinburgh City of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Dave Dunkerley

This 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.

Frances O'Neill

There 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 Apps

Amaury J

Such beautiful architecture all throughout! You cannot go to Edinburgh without walking this street and taking all of its beauty in.

Cobey Flynn

If you are in town for Halloween , definitely put the fire show on your list.

Edgar E

Take 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.

Alastair Sellick

The 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 ????????????????????????????????????

Amy O'Brien

Look 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 lots

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

The Royal Mile is actually more than a mile by 107 yards. It starts at the Castle entrance to the gates of Holyrood Palace !

Kino

The Royal Mile, is the area of High St from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrod (Queen's Palace ). It is a very historic part of Edinburgh.

Caro Schiefer

End of Royal mile (nearby Palace of Holyrood) nice exploring small streets and courts apart from Main Street!

Hong Kyu Park

Bit 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 memorable

Carl Griffin

Wonderful to walk the whole length, slowly taking in all the sights.

Katie Farquhar

Lovely place for a walk to take in the atmosphere. Walk from the castle right to the palace .

Hanan

You can spend hours walking up and down the Royal Mile as there are so many stores to check out

Michael Romo

Start 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.

Melis Taragano

Some of the most popular attractions are to be found at the upper end of the Royal Mile - commonly called Castle Hill -

Ines Esteves

Near the castle of edinburgh don't miss world of illusions! You pay around 13£ but it's a great experience!

Nuri K.

Lovely city , nice people. I really enjoyed

Chloe Betzen

A lovely walk with plenty to see! We started at Holyrood Palace and worked our way to the castle

John Clark

Lots to see all year and even more in August with the festival

Onur Kucukerdogan

Get a free walking tour , it's the greatest way of learning city history while you are actually seeing it.

Karen Harding

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!

Matte Photography

Amazing whisky shops and great architecture up and down. Incredible!!!

Frankie Bird

Seek out Mile Amusements a free 3 jour tour of the Royal Mile hidden gems . Head to St Giles Cathedral got more info

Rob Springer

The White Heart Inn on the Grass Market had the most excellent Steak & Ale Pie ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grassmarket

Stellaa Duhart

Magical! You feel lost in time with the architecture that surrounds you.

Mauro Daneluzzi

The most visited Street of Edinburgh, in the period of the festival is something special

Jörgen F

Nice atmosphere. And a lot of nice pubs

Manahil Aleem

Love the shops on the road . Do stock up on all the Scottish whisky you can while here ????

Sherry Ju

Amazing views and makes me fall in love with Edinburgh!

TheMissJR

lots of free 'street entertainment' shows go on here throughout the yr!, worth a visit especially during the fringe festival , a buzzin atmosphere!

GOtrip.com.hr

Get a free walking tour..great tour guides...starts at 11 and 14h near Starbucks...

Jonathan Ang

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.

Clark Gillies

Heart of Edinburgh with many fine bars and restaurants but also overpriced tourist shops

A W

Pubs and souvenir shops litter the mile. And go I to the former cathedrals for a walk-about

Laura Wloskowicz

Really worth a visit at Christmas for the Streets of Light

Andrew Girdwood

Can get a little busy during festival session

Dhawal Damania

Free Tours start at Starbucks at 11 am and 1 pm, totally worth it!

Candice Rivera

A good walk to get a feel of the city

Nathan Long

Worth checking out for the performers . I was just asked to chain a contortionist up.

Silvia Butta Calice

The most famous street in the city

Kevin McCulley

A wonderful stroll through the city

Quin R

Touristy , but you have to do it!

Martin VanMan Edinburgh

Use short cut from tron to Johnston terrace before bollards come up at 1030am

Alistair

Bit of a tourist trap but stunning none the less.

Callum G

Always buzzing and exciting, especially during the Fringe !

Azri Jasni

When in doubt of the weather, just wear waterproof jacket with hoodies!

Timmi

Really pretty in a good sunset or sunrise.

Amal S

A walk down a fairytale...

Joyce White

Great place