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Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a treasure. Rich in history and architecture, royalty and rebels, heroes, villain and ghosts, it should be the starting point for every visit.

The city of Edinburgh boasts hundreds of inns, pubs and taverns. Many of these are centuries old and tourist attractions in their own right.

Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dickens and Muriel Spark are a few of the famous writers associated with Edinburgh.

A visit to Scotland's Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburg will shed light on old bloodstains, the Royal Mile and the bedchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Edinburgh has some intriguing history to explore. These sites are all located near Edinburgh Castle and are within easy walking distance of many hotels and guest houses.

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh is Scotland's most famous street. Home to Edinburgh Castle and venue for the Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh Tattoo.

Weir shocked Edinburgh with a confession that led to his execution. His house became a scene of ghostly activity. The house was demolished, but his spirit still lingers.

The closes and wynds off Edinburgh's Royal Mile offer the visitor glimpses into the city's historic past - and show something of how the city continues to develop.