As you meander up the Royal Mile it’s easy to find yourself focused on the big attractions like St Giles’ Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle. If you slow down and have a peek into some of the many little ‘closes’, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what they might reveal. One in particular worth exploring is Dunbar’s Close. A throwback to the 1770s, apparently Robert Burns the legendary poet even frequented this tiny green corner of Edinburgh, no doubt to enjoy an oyster or two from Mrs. Love’s oyster cellar, and a tankard of ale! These days it’s the perfect place to find a bench by the gardens and enjoy your lunch in solitude.You'll find it at the bottom end of the Royal Mile. Keep an eye out for ‘Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe’ in red, and ‘Holyrood Souvenirs’ in blue. Between them is a narrow lane with a gate at its end. Behind that gate is the secret garden!