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Royal Mile - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Edinburgh
Verified CityInteresting place
Opening hours

Open nonstop

Time requirement

Less than 1 hour

Difficulty

Low difficulty

Parking

On the street

Food & drinks

Available

Kids

Kids friendly

Dogs

Dog friendly

Drone

Drone ban

The Royal Mile is the main thoroughfare in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Mile is known for its rich history and architecture and its incredible atmosphere.

This long street connects Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Castle. It is lined with historic buildings, shops and restaurants. The street measures one Scottish mile, hence its name, which is approximately 1.8 kilometres. This unit of measurement differs from the English mile and is no longer in use today. For tourists, it is a fascinating place to walk and not to be missed during your visit to Edinburgh.

There are also often a few street performers on the street itself, especially gentlemen in Scottish skirts playing the bagpipes. This element adds another unforgettable charm to the street. The street also has several so-called Close, which are smaller passages that connect the main street with the surrounding streets. Advocate’s Close, for example, is worth mentioning.

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Tips for accommodation in the area

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge

Edinburgh • $$

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Hotel ze známé sítě ibis, přímo na jedné z hlavních ulic v centru Edinburghu – Royal Mile.

Tips for places to eat in the area

The Outsider

Edinburgh • Restaurace • $$

Moc hezká restaurace v centru Edinburghu s výhledem na hrad. Moderní jídlo, útulné prostředí – co víc si přát.

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