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Sophie Wessex chokes back the tears during Queen's emotional coffin procession

Sophie Wessex, the wife of Prince Edward and a daughter-in-law of the Queen, looked teary-eyed as she watched the Queen's coffin process up the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to a service at St Giles Cathedral

Daily Mirror

People turned away from Edinburgh's Royal Mile amid crush fears as routes blocked

Locals and tourists flocked to the historic street at the crack of dawn on Monday, with some arriving as early as 6:30am. With King Charles III arriving in the capital in the last hour, the crowds are reportedly at breaking point

Edinburgh Live

How to visit the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh from where to queue to wristbands

Tens of thousands are expected to make their way to the Old Town today to pay their final respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she lies at rest in St Giles' Cathedral.

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Service of thanksgiving set to be held at Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral

The cathedral at the heart of the historic Royal Mile will become the centre of tributes to the Queen.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh City Council issue travel warning ahead of Queen's Procession

Tens of thousands are expected to flock to the Royal Mile and St Giles' Cathedral over the next two days as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II rests in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live

What is happening today after Queen's death? King Charles to lead royals behind coffin

A procession led by King Charles III will take the Queen's coffin along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh this afternoon before a service of thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral

Daily Mirror

How Queen’s death in Scotland has activated Operation Unicorn

A procession along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and a service in St Giles’ Cathedral are now expected to form part of the plans in the aftermath.

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Reckless Edinburgh motorcycle driver climbs atop bike and races along the Royal Mile

Footage of the dangerous stunt was posted to social media, showing the yob racing along the busy city centre street. This comes as similar incidents are becoming increasingly common across the capital.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Met Office issues weather update as festival goers flock to city

Thousands of tourists are set to descend on Edinburgh over August as the 75th Edinburgh Festival Fringe kicks off on Friday. Crowds will be marching up the Royal Mile and will be hoping it will be dry.

Edinburgh Live

Concerns growing for Edinburgh man last seen on Royal Mile over a week ago

Local police are appealing for information regarding the welfare of a 43-year-old white man with grey hair who was last seen over a week ago on the Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Live

Historic Edinburgh tearoom tucked into Royal Mile close searches for new owner

Coming with class three consent, the Old Town premises is sitting ready to be taken on again as a cafe or food and drink venue, with a working central kitchen and seating area.

Edinburgh Live

Heartwarming moment newlywed Edinburgh couple are piped down Royal Mile

The video, which was captured by a city centre pub, shows the couple being led down the Royal Mile in their wedding attire by a piper in full traditional dress.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Airport sees Swiss Air Force choppers fly in before 'training' over city

The choppers were snapped at Edinburgh Airport and have since been spotted flying low across the city centre close to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh family open stylish Turkish dessert shop on Royal Mile

Customers are encouraged to come and try the delicious creamy home made ice cream and Turkish Lokma - small fried doughnuts filled with chocolate and drizzled with toppings.

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Edinburgh heroine to have statue placed on Edinburgh's Royal Mile after £50k raised

Dr Elsie Inglis will finally have a statue created in her honour to commemorate the amazing philanthropy work that she carried out throughout her life.

Edinburgh Live

Razor blades in Edinburgh's Commie flumes and other radge capital urban myths

Up and down the country, all the different spots in Britain have their own urban myths - and some have more truth behind them than others.

Edinburgh Live

With so much to see and do in Edinburgh, it can sometimes feel overwhelming — particularly if you only have a limited time in the city — and so to help we've compiled a list of the most popular destinations

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11 of the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh 2025: Where to stay if you’re on a budget

A trip the Scottish capital doesn’t have to be expensive, especially when there are budget-friendly hotels to enjoy during your stay

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Edinburgh Royal Mile restaurant bid for more outside seating thrown out

An architectural organisation compared the huts to "an agricultural market pen" as a bid to have another structure sited on the Royal Mile was refused.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh restaurant hidden away on Royal Mile close seeking new owners

It's hoped someone can breathe new life into this unique space after the previous owners decided to call it a day - based in a brilliant city centre location, it's described as a 'great opportunity'

Edinburgh Live

Controversial Edinburgh Royal Mile courtyard cafe set to go ahead after dividing opinion

The proposals for a new coffee shop to take over the former retail courtyard unit had split local opinion after plans showed the building would be extended - and a new outdoor area created.

Edinburgh Live

Magical Edinburgh Royal Mile flat with spellbinding interior hits the market

The two-bedroom property on the Royal Mile is unlike any other in Edinburgh, with each room inside the flat decorated with a completely different theme to the next.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fudge House share sneak peek of new refurb as opening date announced

The family-run business that has occupied a plot on the Royal Mile for over 60 years has recently had its first refurbishment in over a decade as they shared an exclusive picture with fans

Edinburgh Live

Watch as hundreds descend on Edinburgh's Royal Mile as part of freedom march

The march is to protest against the use of vaccine passports in Scotland, and has been making its way through the city centre of Edinburgh this afternoon.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh firefighters heckled by angry neighbour after racing to Royal Mile callout

The SFRS had arrived at the scene on the Royal Mile in the early hours of Monday morning, where they were screamed at by an angry neighbour hurling abuse.

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