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Advocate's Close

Name: Advocate's Close
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Slip into Advocate's Close for one of the Old Town's most characterful viewpoints. Walk the narrow stone slope down from the Royal Mile and frame the city skyline and castle at the bottom.

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Full description

Advocate's Close is a slim Old Town alley running downhill from the Royal Mile, lined with dark stone walls and framed at its lower end by a view across Edinburgh's rooftops. It takes minutes to walk, yet reviewers single it out for how neatly it captures the Old Town mood: narrow, quiet and full of character, with a surprisingly open outlook once you reach the bottom.

It is open around the clock, free, and suits solo wanderers and couples looking for atmospheric photographs. It works best as a short detour between larger sights along the Royal Mile.

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Address

Edinburgh EH1 1ND, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Go early morning or around dusk for the quietest passage and softest light
take the steps slowly, as the slope and stone can be slippery when wet
pair it with a stroll along the nearby Royal Mile.

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Reviews

Advocate’s Close was one of the most charming spots I came across in Edinburgh. It has a beautiful view, especially looking toward the city, and the narrow passageway feels full of character. Walking through it almost feels like stepping into another era, as if you’re wandering through a piece of living history. It’s…

Negin Alipour

1/5

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