One of Scotland's most iconic streets was recently named one of the world's worst tourist traps - and it's not hard to see ...

Edinburgh's Royal Mile has scores of gift shops selling Scotland-themed souvenirs to a growing number of visitors The Royal Mile is the ancient spine of Edinburgh, visited by five million tourists ...

Under the headline does Edinburgh’s Royal Mile need 72 gift shops? he certainly makes a good case for the worries that locals have about over-tourism.

Edinburgh's Royal Mile has scores of gift shops selling Scotland-themed souvenirs to a growing number of visitors Andrew Picken Data Journalist, BBC Scotland News 22 July 2025 ...