Royal Mile, Main street in Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Royal Mile extends 1814 meters through Edinburgh's Old Town, connecting Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse with stone buildings along both sides.
The street received its current name in 1901 when W. M. Gilbert introduced it in his book about Edinburgh, and it gained wider recognition through R. T. Skinner's 1920 guidebook.
The street contains Parliament Square, which houses Scotland's primary legal institutions including the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.
Visitors can access the Royal Mile through multiple Lothian Bus services from North Bridge, including routes 1, 8, 19, 35, and 37.
The street rises from an elevation of 42 meters at Holyrood to 109 meters at Edinburgh Castle, creating a natural slope throughout its length.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Length: 1,814 m
Address: Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK EH1 1QS EH1 1QS
Website: https://visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/royal-mile-and-grassmarket-p918401
GPS coordinates: 55.95056,-3.18556
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:24
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