Royal Mile

Tourist attraction · Old Town

Royal Mile

Tourist attraction · Old Town

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Edinburgh EH1 1QS, United Kingdom

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Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.  

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Mar 4, 2025

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"You would struggle to miss Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, even if you tried. Splicing through the Old Town (Edinburgh also has a New Town, built in the late 1700s), the Royal Mile is actually a succession of streets that link the two royal buildings of Scotland’s capital: Edinburgh Castle at the top of the hill, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a mile away, at the bottom. It’s lined, too, with Edinburgh’s famed closes (historic, narrow laneways) and plays host to some excellent, albeit touristy, shopping. But ignore the tat and head straight for the cashmere, the key thing to buy in Scotland; the Royal Mile’s wool shops often offer great deals." - Freya Herring

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Dicson Leung

Google
Wonderful historical district with a lot of amazing buildings and tons of souvenir shops, wool/cashmere wares/products, Scottish whisky are some of the must buy. The area's shops close between 5 to 7pm, restaurants are also close quite early, so plan accordingly.

Terri Lynn

Google
So much to see, do and eat. The history and architecture is astounding. Definitely worth purchasing guides and tours. Spend time browsing shops and reading about the places you are standing. The amount of writers and medical advances made here was huge. Take a trip through history and absorb all you can. It’s a magical place.

Philip Kurle

Google
We had a beautiful day in Edinburgh and most of it was spent doing touristy things on or around the Royal Mile. It really is worth a visit. So much going on. Many shops. Of course we didn't buy anything. Street performers. Weird people. Beautiful architecture. Lots of history. Lots of whisky options. Just go ahead and be a tourist.

Maria K

Google
The Royal Mile is the heart of Edinburgh Old Town. Most attractions are concentrated around or near the Royal Mile. Walking from one end to the other end was a very satisfying walk. It’s a beautiful experience.

Alex Lopes

Google
If you visit Edinburgh, you absolutely must spend some time (between one and two hours) walking the Royal Mile. So many picturesque spots, so much energy. We did not stop to eat while we were walking there (despite many opportunities between modern and historic eateries) and it took us about one hour between near Vitoria Street and Holyroodhouse, with a quick stop to go inside St. Giles. We did take lots of pictures, though, and could easily have taken many more.

Mike Tirey

Google
Nice shopping area with the Palace on one end, and Castle on the other. Mostly small businesses but a lot of wool and cashmere stores. Lots of pubs and restaurants, especially the closer you are to Castle.

Swaroopa Yellapu

Google
It's a beautiful experience. Families, couples and children all can enjoy well in those streets. I haven't seen such a historical place before. I enjoyed it a lot.

Jean-Francois LeBlanc

Google
Royal Mile is a very popular street in the Old Town Edinburgh. Very impressive to see the old architecture. There us plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. Highly recommended.