Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is the main street of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. The thoroughfare is approximately one Scots mile long and runs downhill between two significant locations in the history of Scotland, namely Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The streets which make up the Royal Mile are (west to east) Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, the High Street, the Canongate and Abbey Strand. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town. There are many beautiful old buildings along this street.

Today, the Royal Mile is an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. During the annual Edinburgh Festival, the High Street becomes crowded with tourists, entertainers and buskers. Parliament Square is at the heart of Scotland's legal system, being the home of both the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.

Address: Old Town of Edinburgh

Website: http://www.royal-mile.com/

Tel: 0044-131-5588887

Open hours: All day

Ticket price: Free