Good to know
- Tickets
- No tickets required.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours to walk the length.
- Best time
- Daytime hours.
- Getting there
- 10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station.
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Day 3 of Edinburgh: Weekend Escape
The New Town
How Royal Mile fits into a day.- 10:00Scottish National GalleryThe Mound
- 12:30Princes Street GardensNew Town
- 14:00Scott MonumentNew Town
- 16:00Calton HillNew Town
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Royal Mile questions
How long is the Royal Mile?
It measures one Scots mile, about 1.13 miles or 1.8 km.
Is the Royal Mile pedestrianised?
Vehicles can drive through but sections close to traffic at busy times.
What to see on the Royal Mile?
Key sites include St Giles' Cathedral and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
