Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is not only the geographical skeleton of Edinburgh, but also the epitome of Scottish history and culture. The avenue stands a number of statues of historical giants, including David Hume, a philosopher, economist and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment; 18th century English philosopher, economist and historian Adam Smith.

The Royal Mile is the main road in Edinburgh's Old Town, connecting two important places in Scottish history - Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The crisscrossing alleys on both sides of the avenue form the basic framework of the old town. Now, both sides of the road are lined with various restaurants, bars, shops, hostels and attractions, attracting tourists from all over the world to come for sightseeing.

There are many performances on the Royal Mile, where artists from all over the world show off their talents. Tourists either stand in circles or sit on the ground. It is full of fun and atmosphere. It is definitely worth visiting. There are also many specialty shops nearby.

Edinburgh is so beautiful, it comes with its own BGM The Royal Mile is full of small shops, you must buy a cashmere scarf

I can't believe I've lived in Edinburgh my whole life and never walked the Royal Mile - it's so amazing! Another tourist said everyone who visits the castle walks the Royal Mile, but that's not true in my life. I'm one of those people who always takes the shortcut via Princes Street.

The Royal Mile is the central avenue of Edinburgh's Old Town. This street starts from Edinburgh Castle and ends at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The alleys on both sides are intertwined, forming the skeleton of the old city. Every summer (August), the annual International Arts Festival is held in Edinburgh. It is a multi-faceted comprehensive art festival of music, drama, dance and graphic arts. During the festival, the Royal Mile becomes an entertainment paradise. What comes into view is the surging crowds and weird costumes everywhere. People sing a little and dance a little every three steps, or play drums, or show off, or act, or sing loudly. There are performances everywhere. Actors, dancers, directors, musicians, street performers and tourists all mingle together, which has become the feature of the Edinburgh Festival and the most attractive tourist project in Edinburgh.

The Royal Mile is the one-mile road from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. If you want to go to Edinburgh Castle, you must pass through this section. This one-mile road is a relatively sloping road with bars, gift shops, restaurants and traditional Scottish buildings on both sides. There are people in Scottish skirts playing bagpipes on the street, which is full of a strong atmosphere. . .