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Main Thoroughfare of Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland
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One big tourist trap

by Praskipark

Warsaw, Poland

November 15, 2012

Best of IgoUgo Like Princes Street, the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is one thoroughfare visitors flock to year after year. The street's official title takes in several names; High Street, Lawnmarket, Canongate and Castle Hill. The street was given its grand nickname ...Read more

From journal Cultured out

A Mile of History

by proxam2

Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

July 25, 2012

Best of IgoUgo THE ROYAL MILE runs through the historic centre of Edinburgh's Old Town from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It is actually longer than a mile at just under 2000 yards, and has one of the greatest concentration of historic buildings ...Read more
Every brick tells a story

by jipp05

CA1 1LA, England, United Kingdom

December 24, 2010

Best of IgoUgo The Royal Mile in Edinburgh is a must see for any visitor to the city. This 1.1 mile long street has so much history and sites packed into it that it can easily take a whole day or even longer to explore. The Royal Mile starts at Edinburgh Castle at ...Read more
The Royal Mile
The Royal Mile

by Drever

Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom

November 16, 2007

Best of IgoUgo To walk down The Royal Mile it is to walk through history. Extending between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyrood it consists of the adjoining streets: the Espalande, Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Netherbow, Canongate and Abbey Strand. ...Read more
Royal Mile

by Milja

Waterloo, Ontario

March 6, 2006

The Royal Mile is more than I expected. While there are many "tourist shops," they have been able to maintain focus on Scottish History. We were able to buy family clan books, tartans, shortbread, scarves, and so much more. Traditional Scottish food ...Read more

From journal Weekend in Edinburgh



Royal Mile
Royal Mile

by MikeInTown

Leesburg, Virginia

November 28, 2005

Best of IgoUgo The Royal Mile (High Street) is the street that was used by Scottish royalty to travel between their residences at Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse Palace centuries ago. It is now a hub of tourism. Along with the centuries-old buildings that line ...Read more
Royal Mile

by aliante1981

Dubna, Russia

September 23, 2004

Best of IgoUgo Four ancient streets, stretching from Castlehill Street to Canongate, comprise this mile-long walk, featuring most of the highlights of any trip to Edinburgh. Let us start our walk at the Tolbooth Kirk, the church which has the city’s highest spire ...Read more
Castle & Royal Mile

by dolmio

cork city, Ireland

April 23, 2003

From Edinburgh Castle itself as far as The Worlds End bar (which serves a mean Aberdeen Angus steak) you can just feel the history all around you. This area is steeped in culture and history, some of it bloody and destructive. The Castle itself is ...Read more

From journal magical Edinburgh

Castle & Royal Mile
Castle & Royal Mile

by anglophile216

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

July 5, 2001

Best of IgoUgo Yes, it's crowded, and yes, it's touristy but it is worthwhile to visit. The castle sits atop an outcropping of rock at the western end of the Royal Mile; from there, it is all downhill until the Palace of Holyrood House at the eastern end. All ...Read more

From journal Ten Days in Scotland

The Royal Mile

by kimmsw

Sparks, Nevada

June 28, 2000

Best of IgoUgo The many shops along this top portion of the royal Mile provide everything a visitor could want. There are many clothing stores, including Scottish speciality wools. The tourist shops are an attraction in and of themselves. You will find everything ...Read more