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Royal Mile

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

Featured Review : 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 ...See Full Review

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Royal Mile Reviews

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Every brick tells a story

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jipp05 from CA1 1LA, England, United Kingdom
  • December 24, 2010
Quote: 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 the full Royal Mile review

From journal Weekend trip to the Scottish capital pt2

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The Royal Mile

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Drever from Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • November 16, 2007
The Royal Mile
Quote: 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 the full Royal Mile review

From journal Exploring Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Royal Mile

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Milja from Waterloo, Ontario
  • March 6, 2006
Quote: 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 the full Royal Mile review

From journal Weekend in Edinburgh

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Royal Mile

  • 3 out of 5 stars by MikeInTown from Leesburg, Virginia
  • November 28, 2005
Royal Mile
Quote: 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 the full Royal Mile review

From journal Sightseeing Weekend in Scotland

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Royal Mile

  • 5 out of 5 stars by aliante1981 from Dubna, Russia
  • September 23, 2004
Quote: 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 the full Royal Mile review

From journal Whisky, Wars, and Highlanders

Castle & Royal Mile

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dolmio from cork city, Ireland
  • April 23, 2003
Quote: 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 the full Royal Mile review

From journal magical Edinburgh

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Castle & Royal Mile

  • 3 out of 5 stars by anglophile216 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • July 5, 2001
Castle & Royal Mile
Quote: 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 the full Royal Mile review

From journal Ten Days in Scotland

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The Royal Mile

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kimmsw from Sparks, Nevada
  • June 28, 2000
Quote: 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 the full Royal Mile review

From journal My view of beautiful, historic Edinburgh