The Royal Mile

At the heart of Edinburgh and its most famous street, The Royal Mile starts at Edinburgh Castle and ends at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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The Royal Mile runs through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and consists of 5 streets – Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate and Abbey Strand. Look out for the cobbles and explore the Closes that lead off from the main thoroughfare.

Accessibility Information

The royal mile has level access throughout but is cobbled and steep in places.

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