📜 17th-century town house on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, protected as a Category A listed building.🔍 Named after a cannonball embedded in its western wall.# Why Go🏛️ Historic building adjacent to Edinburgh Castle.💡 Discover the true story behind the famous cannonball.🚶 Easily viewable from Castle Wynd Steps.# Why Avoid⚠️ Area can be congested with tourists.# Tips🔎 The cannonball is somewhat camouflaged amongst the stonework.🍽️ Currently houses a restaurant.Look for the cannonball from the top of the steps of Castle Wynd North.