
Based in the Old Town and within a World Heritage site, the Royal Mile is culturally and historically significant to the city and jam packed with things to see and do. Its length which measures 1.81 km is approximately one “Scots mile” long, and runs downhill between two historic buildings: Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is also home to parliaments, law courts, St. Giles Cathedral, and a huge range of visitor attractions, walking tours, shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs.