Landmark

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age.

Walks that pass here

Walk

From Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood: the Royal Mile on foot, half a day

A downhill walk from Edinburgh Castle past St Giles' Cathedral and John Knox House to the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It suits first-time visitors who want the Old Town's story in order, with half a day to spare.

: ~6 h 45 min in total
: ~2.7 km, ~35 min walking

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