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Thousands of pro-Gaza protesters stage impromptu march to Scottish Parliament

Supporters marched down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh towards the Scottish Parliament building.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

Red Arrows flypast on Edinburgh's Royal Mile as dramatic climax to King's visit to Scots capital

Crowds cheered and clapped as the RAF jets flew over the top of St Giles’ Cathedral where the monarch was celebrated shortly before.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Edinburgh snipers spotted on Royal Mile roof tops ahead of King Charles procession

Locals have spotted several snipers positioned on the rooftops of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood and St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. The officers are keeping watch over the crowd ahead of the processions.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 5, 2023

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Huge Edinburgh crowds gather on Royal Mile hours before King Charles ceremony

Huge crowds of people are already lining the Royal Mile as King Charles III is preparing to make his way to St Giles' Cathedral where he will be presented the Honours of Scotland

Edinburgh Live · Jul 5, 2023

Edinburgh's Royal Mile branded 'crowded and dirty' by visitors to 'tourist trap'

One of Edinburgh's most popular spots with tourists, the Royal Mile, has been branded "crowded and dirty" in recent negative reviews on TripAdvisor despite an overall 4.5 star rating.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 1, 2023

Visitors slam Edinburgh's Royal Mile as 'crowded and dirty' and a 'tourist trap'

The Royal Mile is one of the most iconic tourist spots in Scotland, but some recent visitors have called it "crowded" and "dirty" in negative reviews on Tripadvisor.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Edinburgh city centre hotel apologises as guest is 'woken up multiple times'

An Edinburgh hotel has apologised after a guest complained about being woken up 'multiple times' when staying in the city centre guesthouse on the bustling Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Live · May 15, 2023

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Gang of three young Edinburgh men leave victim in wheelchair after street attack

Kieran Maule ,24, Dylan Patrick ,22, and Aaron Henderson ,20, were captured on camera launching the brutal attack on John Foster at Hunter Square, in Edinburgh, just off the city's Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Edinburgh YouTuber gives eight random facts about the city to ‘impress your mates’

An Edinburgh YouTuber who regularly uploads videos taken around the city has provided eight ‘random’ facts about the capital - from elephants in the castle to giant electric blankets.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 8, 2023

First look inside Edinburgh city centre's breathtaking new Mor Bakehouse

The bakery chain originally opened up a shop on Princes Street called Mor Bakery late last year and now has a new location at Hunter Square, just off of the Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 20, 2023

Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

Barry Martin died last month after tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

We tried the Edinburgh cafe that's a hidden gem offering the city's 'best haggis'

Squirrelled away on the Royal Mile, the Haggis Box has earned glowing reviews by both people on Tripadvisor and hipster-style travel influencers with its amazing offering – so Edinburgh Live headed along to try it.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 16, 2023

The Edinburgh cafe that's a hidden gem loved by influencers and reviewers alike

Squirrelled away on the Royal Mile, the Haggis Box has earned glowing reviews by both people on Tripadvisor and hipster-style travel influencers with its amazing offering.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 13, 2023

Details of firefighter Barry Martin's Edinburgh funeral with times and streets to pay respect

Serving Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel will line part of the route on the Royal Mile to St Giles Cathedral as locals are invited to line the final part of the route.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 12, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2023

Firefighters on Edinburgh Royal Mile as nine fire engines sent to tackle blaze

A fire has broken out in a building in Edinburgh city centre, prompting a huge emergency response.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Edinburgh’s dark corners: a walking tour of the city’s hidden stories

Invisible Cities’ tours take visitors to the Scottish capital’s juiciest and least-known stories – and with guides who have known homelessness, they are rooted in real experience

Edinburgh Live · Jan 19, 2023

Edinburgh flat overlooking Royal Mile and St Giles Cathedral hits market

The breathtaking property located in the heart of the Royal Mile has hit the market with amazing views of St Giles Cathedral as well as of Arthur's Seat and the city centre as a whole.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023

First look as Edinburgh Black Grape opens on capital's famous Royal Mile

Experienced restaurateur Murray Ainslie is helming the new restaurant at the former Pancho Villas site on Edinburgh’s Canongate which has a focus on small plates designed for sharing.

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Edinburgh Live · Dec 19, 2022

Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens shut in safety crackdown as ice causes hazard

As well as the iconic street party on Princes Street, there are associated events like the beautiful Torchlight Procession down the Royal Mile, an old Viking tradition.

Daily Record · Oct 22, 2022

Formerly homeless Scots giving tourists unique perspective on city's communities

Invisible Cities trains people who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides of the places they often know better than anyone else.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 8, 2022

Meet the Edinburgh busker and an online sensation racking up millions of views

Known for his "window busking," a viral TikTok star in Edinburgh was spotted playing to passersby on the Royal Mile in recent weeks. On Tuesday, he opened up about his career.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 21, 2022

Historic Edinburgh pub sorry as American tourist 'forgotten by rude waitress'

Hitting out at Deacon Brodie's Pub Tavern, on the Royal Mile, the tourist said that although the location of the pub is ideal, the interior "needs work" and the staff were "rude"

Edinburgh Live · Sep 13, 2022

Edinburgh group gather on Royal Mile to protest free speech with giant blanket

Gathered with large blank signs, the group say they are demonstrating the right to free speech and that nobody should be apprehended for displaying a peaceful protest or having opposing views

Edinburgh Live · Sep 13, 2022

Edinburgh protester charged with breach of the peace after Queen's procession

A 22 year old man was charged by Police Scotland for "breach of peace" following an incident at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession up Edinburgh's Royal Mile on Monday.

ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

Queen Elizabeth makes her final journey through Edinburgh as King Charles walks behind

It was a simple ceremony on a royal road but emotions were high as Scots farewelled their Queen.

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