Edinburgh & The Lothians
Edinburgh
Why visit
Scotland’s capital: historic Old Town, castle, museums, food, festivals and easy day trips.
- Recommended nights
- 2–3
- Region
- Edinburgh & The Lothians
- Best for
- Castles, Food, Harry Potter, Cities
- Getting around
- Reachable without a car
What to do
- 01Old Town closes and the Royal Mile before the crowds
- 02Edinburgh Castle
- 03Arthur's Seat for the whole-city view
- 04Dean Village and the Water of Leith walk
Good to know
Skip if
Your trip is extremely short and you are flying into Glasgow solely for the western Highlands.
Itineraries and guides for Edinburgh
- 7 days in ScotlandThe first-timer's week: one city, the Highlands and an island, without living in the car.
- 10 days in ScotlandRoom for the Highlands, an island and wildlife — with nights long enough to enjoy them.
- Edinburgh to SkyeThe long drive north, done properly.
- Edinburgh to GlencoeHalf a day's drive, and worth a night.
