Top of so many people's list to visit and also top of the Royal Mile is Edinburgh Castle - views, history and bucket lists ticked!
If you want to explore an old house on the Royal Mile then this is a good option - and it has connections to Mary Queen of Scots too!
Throughout the year the whole street, but particularly near the castle, is alive with performers and entertainment. It's not just for the Fringe in August!
At the bottom of the Royal Mile is Holyrood Palace - official residence of the King of England when he's in Scotland. You can visit when he's not at home!