Scenic spot introduction:

The Royal Mile is a major tourist avenue in the centre of Edinburgh's Old Town. Starting from Edinburgh Castle in the west and ending at Holyrood Palace in the east, the street is about one mile long. It was originally built for the royal family. The ancient houses along the way were built according to the undulating terrain, embodying the essence of old Edinburgh. Walking through it is like reading the ancient history of Scotland.

Attractions distribution:

The Royal Mile is divided into four sections from west to east: Castlehill, Lawn Market (Lawnmarket) High Street (HighStreet)、 Monk's Gate Canongate, with alleys crisscrossing on both sides of the street, the cobblestone ground has long been polished to a shine, and many antique shops and ancient buildings along the avenue are simple and majestic. Famous buildings include St. Drew's Palace, the magnificent Parliament Building, the elegant Town Hall, the majestic St. Giles Cathedral and Tren Cork Chapel, as well as Moberley House and John Knox House. Walking through it is like reading the ancient history of Scotland.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

cultural tour, architecture, city sightseeing, streets, buildings
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: 9-Day UK Travel Guide 2017

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > United Kingdom > City of Edinburgh

How to get there:

The Royal Mile starts from Edinburgh Castle in the west and ends at Holyrood Palace in the east. It is the main tourist avenue in Edinburgh's Old Town and can be reached on foot.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Royal Mile Ticket Prices:

Free and open

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

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