Edinburgh 🏰 & The Royal Mile | Strolling Through a Medieval City

🎟️ **Tickets** You can purchase tickets either online or at the venue. To buy tickets online, search for “Edinburgh Castle” on Google Map, find the ticket link, and select your time slot. Try to arrive on time for your chosen slot. 🏰 **Must-See Spots** I highly recommend visiting St. Margaret’s Chapel⛪️, one of the oldest structures in the castle. The castle also features the Royal Palace Area🏯, which houses Scottish royal historical artifacts (e.g., Crown Jewels👑 and the Stone of Destiny🪨). Additionally, the Great Hall (P8), the lookout point, and the castle walls (P7) are well worth a visit. 🎬 **Fun Fact** The music video for Jay Chou’s song “Ming Ming” was filmed here! 🎬 PS: The castle is located on a hilltop, where the wind can be quite strong. I suggest bringing a jacket. The castle is well-signposted, so you can use the guide maps to locate specific spots. 🌆 **The Royal Mile** After leaving the castle, head straight down to The Royal Mile. This street is lined with many shops selling scarves. Edinburgh wool scarves🧣 are popular souvenirs, crafted with authentic Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 techniques. The classic design features a tartan pattern (Traditional Tartan Wool Scarf). Other options include Pure Wool Scarves, Cashmere Scarves, Wool Blend Scarves, and Handwoven Wool Scarves. 🧣 **Personal Picks** I found the scarves at Kiltane, located at the corner of The Royal Mile (334-336 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH), to be quite good. They offer a range of prices and have a soft texture. Nearby shops also have great selections and are relatively affordable. I once bought a “house of tweed” scarf and a wool bag as gifts from a shop (324-326 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PH). Beyond scarves, The Royal Mile has many gift shops where you can find fridge magnets, postcards, and more. You might also catch a traditional Scottish bagpipe performance 🎶, or even see an owl🦉 (though there’s a fee for photos)! 🦉 🎬 **Another Filming Spot** The music video for “Ming Ming” also features scenes from this area! 🎬 #UK #Edinburgh #MingMing #Scotland #ScottishWoolScarves #EdinburghCastle #EdinburghTravel #WeekendGetaway #HiddenGems