Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland (© MEDITERRANEAN/Getty Images)
The Royal Mile, featured in today's image, is a historic street in Edinburgh, Scotland, stretching over one kilometre from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This iconic route is made up of five connected streets, namely Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, the High Street, the Canongate and Abbey Strand. Along the way, visitors encounter major attractions such as St Giles' Cathedral, the Scottish Parliament Building and John Knox House.
The Royal Mile is especially lively during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, when artists from around the world fill it with tourists and street acts. Whether you're exploring its medieval closes, admiring its architecture or simply soaking in centuries of history, the Royal Mile offers a vivid window into Scotland's rich heritage.