Experts' Choice Award Royal Mile
What the experts agree on
Edinburgh's essential walk, linking the Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse through Old Town's heart. Lined with pubs and restaurants, it buzzes with street performers during festivals, though can get crowded.
“Walking the Royal Mile is interesting - you go from one end where the castle is, to the other where you'll find the Scottish Parliament and a palacial looking building.”
– Afar Magazine
Time Out "During festive periods (such as Christmas and the Fringe) it's also a thriving open air venue for special events and street performances." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Splicing through the Old Town, this succession of streets link Edinburgh Castle on the hill with the Palace of Holyroodhouse below." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The main thoroughfare of the old town starts at the castle and follows the coast towards the abbey and the Palace of Holyroodhouse." Full review
"Edinburgh's cobblestoned Royal Mile is the spine of Scotland's historic cital and the focal point of the city's Old Town. Stretching from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse,..."
Rough Guide "From there, head down the Royal Mile, the city's historic spine that connects the castle to Holyrood Palace. The Royal Mile is actually a Scots Mile, making it slightly longer than a..."
Rough Guide "End your evening at the Royal Mile, which is packed with plenty of places to eat and drink"
Lonely Planet "Compact and easily navigable, Edinburgh is a joy to discover. But as tempting as it is to watch the world go by from a cafe or pub table, there's just so much to discover on the downhill..."
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Lonely Planet "The big tourist draws, such as the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, are also much quieter"
Lonely Planet "Running between the looming mass of Edinburgh Castle at one end and the stately Palace of Holyroodhouse on the other, this long cobbled street is almost exactly one Scots mile in length..."
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National Geographic "The first place I take a visitor from out of town is a walk down the Royal Mile. It’s the heart of the city and where most of the popular attractions are."
