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55°57′02″N 3°11′08″W / 55.95056°N 3.18556°W
 View looking east down the Royal Mile past the Tron Kirk | |
| Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.58 km (0.98 mi) |
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Postal code | EH1 |
| Nearest metro station | Waverley |
The Royal Mile (Scottish Gaelic: Am Mìle Rìoghail)[1] is the nickname of a series of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. The term originated in the early 20th century and has since entered popular usage.[2]
The Royal Mile runs between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, and has a total length of approximately one mile.[3] The streets which make up the Royal Mile are (west to east) Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, the High Street, the Canongate and Abbey Strand. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town.
The Royal Mile contains a variety of shops, restaurants, public houses, and visitor attractions. During the annual Edinburgh Fringe, the High Street becomes crowded with tourists, entertainers, and buskers. Parliament Square is at the heart of Scotland's legal system, being the home of both the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.[4]
- ^ "Gaeilge na hAlban – Duilleag 2". Blog Pàrlamaid na h-Alba.
- ^ Harris, Stuart (2002). The Place Names of Edinburgh. London: Steve Savage. p. 497. ISBN 1-904246-06-0.
- ^ "The Royal Mile: How long is Edinburgh's High Street?". Edinburgh Evening News. National World. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "The Supreme Courts". Scottish Courts and Tribunals. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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