Visit the Royal Mile,... by mike22
Visit the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. The whole street is full of history and is continually adding to the history of Scotland. At the moment the new Scottish Parliment is being built in the Royal Mile. There are many closes to explore also, including the close that was closed to the world during the time of the plague. The people of this close were left to die. It is situated under the city chambers and it is possible to visit this close today.Edinburgh is at its best during the time of the festival and the festival fringe (August-September). The city comes alive during this period. There is something for everyone during the festival, comedy, dance, theatre. My favourite is the book festival. It takes place in Charlotte Square and features many fantastic authors.
