Essential Edinburgh · balanced
The Old Town spine
Castle, closes, cathedral and the GrassmarketEdinburgh Castle
Begin high above the city, where fortress history gives the whole day its frame.
Royal Mile & Victoria Street
Walk downhill through closes, stone façades and the layered city.
St Giles’ Cathedral
A quiet architectural chapter at the civic heart of the Old Town.
Grassmarket
Close the loop below the castle with food and a view back to the rock.
Day songs
Stone Above the City
Upbeat Scottish indie pop · 120 BPM
Down the Royal Mile
Joyful walking indie folk-pop · 118 BPM
