Official Guide to Edinburgh

Royal Mile

Based in the Old Town and within a World Heritage site, the area is culturally and historically important to the city and jam packed with things to see and do. A ‘Scots mile’ long, and connecting two royal residences (the Castle and the palace of Holyrood House), it is also home to parliaments old and new, law courts, a cathedral and churches, and a vast range of visitor attractions, walking tours, shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs.

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While a large number of businesses are closed due to current Covid-19 restrictions, many essential shops are still open, with restricted opening hours and strict rules in place regarding collection.

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