Canongate and the lower Royal Mile

Canongate and the lower Royal Mile

This unique tour of the lower part of the Royal Mile will show you interesting features and secret hideaways in the Canongate and Holyrood area.

Discover The World's End and why it is called like this!
Explore the Canongate Kirk and its kirkyard!
Find out about hidden gems like Dunbar's Close Gardens or Chessel's Court!

This two hours walk will bring you back in history through the Industrial times, the 16th century and the Middle Ages to reach the very origins of Canongate, the Holyrood Abbey and Holyrood Park.

Itinerary
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Pass By: John Knox House Museum, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland

This house from the 16th century is today part of the Scottish Storytelling center.

Pass By: The Museum of Edinburgh, 142 Canongate Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DD Scotland

The Museum of Edinburgh shows the history of the city from the medieval times to today. It is completed by a visit to the People's Story and the Canongate kirkyard nearby.

Stop At: The Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd / Canongate, Royal MIle, Edinburgh EH99 1SP Scotland

The Scottish Parliament was opened in 2004 and designed by Enrique Miralles. Free guided tours are offered inside every day apart from Sundays.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX Scotland

The Palace of Holyrood has been home to the Scottish and British Royals since 16th century and it is still the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen during her visits to Edinburgh. It is open to visitors.

Duration: 2 hours