Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Close
, a picturesque Old Town alley, and the
Writers' Museum
(
Click here
), which cel-
ebrates Edinburgh's literary heritage.
St Giles Cathedral
Continue down the High St to
St Giles Cathedral
(
Click here
)
, Edinburgh's most im-
portant church. Follow Parliament Sq around the south side of the church, and take a look
at
Parliament Hall
(
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)
and the
Mercat Cross
(
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).
Real Mary King's Close
Back on the High St is the Georgian facade of the
city chambers
(seat of Edinburgh city
council), which was built over a medieval Old Town alley with eerie remains you can ex-
plore on a tour of the
Real Mary King's Close
(
Click here
)
.
Museum of Edinburgh
Descend atmospheric
Advocate's Close
, then climb back to the Royal Mile along
boutique-lined
Cockburn Street
. Continue down the High St, past
John Knox House
(
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)
, to the
Museum of Edinburgh
(
Click here
)
, which records the city's history.
Scottish Parliament Building
Opposite
Canongate Kirk
, go down Crighton's Close past the
Scottish Poetry Library
(
Click here
)
, then left and left again up Reid's Close, to get a great view of the
Scottish
Parliament Building
(
Click here
)
.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Royal Mile ends at the ornate gates of the
Palace of Holyroodhouse
(
Click here
),
the residence of the royal family when they're in town.
