Advocates Close is a historic narrow alley in Edinburgh’s Old Town. It connects the Royal Mile to Cockburn Street via steep steps. This medieval close runs from the Royal Mile opposite St Giles’ Cathedral down to Market Street at the base of Cockburn Street. It offers striking views of the Scott Monument when viewed from above.
 
Dating to at least the 15th century, it was once a fashionable spot for Scottish gentry and professionals. The name comes from Sir James Stewart, Lord Advocate of Scotland, who lived there from the late 17th century.
 
Redeveloped in the early 2000s, it now houses the Devil’s Advocate pub in its vaults
 
Interesting facts...
If you go take a look at the walls some faint medieval inscriptions and architectural quirks from the 16th century, emerge like remnants of old doorways once belonging to gentry homes.