Holyrood Palace – St Columba’s Free Church loop from Edinburgh

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Holyrood Palace – St Columba’s Free Church loop from Edinburgh

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Holyrood Palace – St Columba’s Free Church loop from Edinburgh

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3.56km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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334 m

Holyrood Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

At the eastern end of the Royal Mile stands the impressive Holyrood Palace. Officially known as the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it is the official British royal residence in Scotland. It …

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1.41 km

Stevenlaw's Close

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It is a wonderful street and the 10/10 constructions make me feel like I traveled to the past, plan your day well to enjoy all these beauties.

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1.51 km

Adam Smith Statue, Royal Mile

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Adam Smith was a Scottish philosopher and enlightener. He is considered the founder of classical economics. is taught in economics.

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1.54 km

High Street (Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

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The road leading to Edinburgh Castle. The heart of the city of Edinburgh.

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1.60 km

Advocate's Close

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Advocates Close is a narrow and steep alley in Edinburgh of medieval origin, redeveloped in the early 21st century. With a multiplicity of steps it is not accessible to disabled persons.

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1.86 km

St Columba’s Free Church

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Tolbooth Kirk (The Hub) This spectacular Edinburgh landmark was the Assembly Hall for the Church of Scotland. It is situated on the Royal Mile just below the castle. The church …

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2.30 km

The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

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The Tron Kirk, like so many of the city's churches, has now been repurposed. There is a market hall here.

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3.13 km

Scottish Parliament Building

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The parliament is housed in the Scottish Parliament Building, a building completed in 2004 by the Spanish-Italian architects Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue, and is located on the grounds of …

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3.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.12 km

820 m

481 m

132 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

278 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

July 29, 2023,Edinburgh - Royal Mile - Royal Palace - Holyrood 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (Scotland)

hello guys,

Holyrood is a district of the Scottish capital Edinburgh. It connects directly to the city center at the end of the Royal Mile in the east.

Within the Old Town, starting from Edinburgh Castle, we explored the shops up to the Royal Palace (one of the residences of the English royals), along the Royal Mile.

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