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High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

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High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

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Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Victoria Street, Edinburgh – Scott Monument loop from Brunswick

11.5km

03:09

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Edinburgh Castle – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

9.88km

02:38

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Arthur's Seat – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

13.0km

03:47

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Christopher

July 21, 2022

The road leading to Edinburgh Castle. The heart of the city of Edinburgh.

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Theo

August 9, 2022

The one street you definitely need to visit when you're visiting Edinburgh.

Bumble-Bee

May 8, 2023

High Street was the most populated part of Edinburgh, with tenement buildings up to 11 stories high. On November 15th 1824 a tenement of 11 stories on the upper or High Street West, southside caught alight and was the beginning of the worst fire in the history of Edinburgh. Starting at around 10 pm that evening the fire spread from the tenement in Assembly Close to buildings in Old Fishmarket close. Down to the Tron Kirk in the east. It also spread south along the Cowgate. The fire was finally extinguished the next morning 12 hours from when it had started. That was not the end, as another fire started at 10 pm that evening which destroyed what was left on the south side of the High Street. All but St Giles Cathedral and the Parliament buildings were saved. Over four hundred families were left homeless.

(allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/high-street-1-edinburgh)

Franzl wandert 🥾

June 28, 2023

The High Street as part of the Royal Mile is located in the heart of the old town and leads past many sights.

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Matt Charnley

August 28, 2022

The largest part of the old town with many attractions.

Rilo

September 7, 2022

The Highstreet is a must for any visitor

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Monal

May 29, 2023

Impulsive this building, very beautiful

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rudie

July 8, 2025

Part of the axis from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. It's worth walking the entire route.

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Realboost7

February 5, 2025

When you are in Edinburgh you automatically come to the High Street. :)

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Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

1. Victoria Street, Edinburgh – Scott Monument loop from Brunswick

2. Edinburgh Castle – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

3. Arthur's Seat – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

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