The Royal Mile

Photos of one of my favourite streets - taken 2003-2005.

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Canongate, the main street of the burgh ‘The Canongate’ (formally becoming part of Edinburgh in 1856). The name comes from the canons of Holyrood Abbey (behind the Palace), paired with the Scots word 'gait' meaning 'road'.

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Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

The Royal Mile