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Cutting through the heart of Edinburgh, The Royal Mile is the most visited street in Edinburgh. It is always buzzing with energy, jam packed with a lot to see, do and eat. Here, I've summarized a quick guide for those who are planning to "Walk the Mile"!
Tourist Information
Address: 3 Princes St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians EH2 2QP, United Kingdom
Phone:+44 131 473 3868
website: Edinburgh
Opening hours: 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Sat. 10.00-17.00 Sun.
Getting Around
It is named the Royal mile because the street is indeed a mile long! Edinburgh old town, being World Heritage site, is a very compact place, perfect to explore on foot. Some wyde are worth exploring so make sure you allocate at least a half day for the Royal Mild!
The Lothian Bus
There are bus routes serving the Royal Mile. Check the timetable and route planner Here.
Recommendation: If you need to travel on buses quite often, buy a Day Pass.
The Edinburgh Pass
its used to be a brilliant way to travel because it includes Airlink Bus fare. However, it cease to operate so stop trying to look it up online.
Recommended Sight Seeing:
- Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Mary King's Close
- St Giles' Cathedral
- Scottish Parliament
- Camera Obscura
- Museum of Scotland and Royal Museum of Scotland
- Arthur's Seat
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Recommended Cafe, Restaurant, Stores
- The Fudge House, Read More
- Colonnades by the Signet Library
- Witchery Restaurant (Nice but expensive!)
- The Last Drop
Recommended Tour
Sandeman Edinburgh Walking tour (a more personal experience!)
Recommended Hostel
St. Christopher's Inn Hostel
I always and ONLY go with St. Christopher's Inn whenever I am in town.
I always and ONLY go with St. Christopher's Inn whenever I am in town.
Reason:
1. Near to everything: just opposite the main Waverley Station, easy access to the Royal Mile and Princes Street.
2. Free continental breakfast included in the already-low room rate.
2. They offer 25% discount on drinks and food.
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Eats
1. Tablet and Fudge
2. Crahachan
3. Short Bread
4. Edinburgh Rock
5. Porridge
6. Black Pudding
Shopping
1. Royal Mile
2. Victoria Street
Supermarkets
Tesco Metro: 0.5 Kilometres away on
Nicolson Street, opposite Edinburgh University Old College.
Post Office
Address: 46 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SX, United Kingdom
Phone:+44 131 556 6351
Police Station
Address: 188 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, United Kingdom
Phone:+44 131 226 6966
Events
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August- Edinburgh Fringe
Festival (largest arts festival in the world) Where: High
Street and Castle Esplanade
What to see: Taster performances of highlighted Shows, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
What to see: Taster performances of highlighted Shows, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
September- Riding of the Marches,
October- Samhuinn Fire Festival
January- New Year’s Day fun run.
Others: Edinburgh Foodie Festival
Royal Highland Show
Royal Highland Show
Weather
Scotland rains quite often. Rain is usually accompanied by strong wind so a rain coat is recommended rather than an umbrella.
Scotland rains quite often. Rain is usually accompanied by strong wind so a rain coat is recommended rather than an umbrella.
Thank You for Reading!
This post is based solely on my honest opinion or personal experience.
If you have a different opinion, feel free to share your thoughts with me by commenting below!
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