The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
The Royal Mile is the popular name for the succession of streets which form the main thoroughfare of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
As the name suggests, the Royal Mile is approximately one Scottish mile long, and runs between two foci of history in Scotland, from Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Castle Rock down to Holyrood Abbey. It is said to be referred to by locals as “High Street”, but properly, this is the name of only one stretch. The streets which make up the Royal Mile are (west to east) Castle Esplanade, Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate and Abbey Strand. The Royal Mile is Edinburgh Old Town’s busiest tourist street, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town.
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tomg, 2 months ago
Very nice shot …
Andrew Ness in reply to tomg’s comment, 2 months ago
Cheers tom!
kcranmer, 2 months ago
Love the depth to this image…beautiful architecture too!
Andrew Ness in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks for leaving positive feedback kcranmer. It was an unusual quiet sunday morning on the royal mile so took the opportunity to capture it without many people blocking the bonnie features. Glas you like it lass.
Andy Cook, 2 months ago
Love the way it draws your eyes through the picture to the Palace at the foot of the Mile. Good shot mate!
Andrew Ness in reply to Andy Cook’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks a lot Andy.
Gwenda Oxley, about 1 month ago
Stunning. Oh, to stroll down here once more!!
Chris Clark, 13 days ago
brilliant perspective Andy and your eye is drawn all the way down
Andrew Ness in reply to Gwenda Oxley’s comment, 13 days ago
Cheers Gwenda.
Andrew Ness in reply to Chris Clark’s comment, 13 days ago
Ta mate, glad you like it.