15 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Do your shopping at Chain Bridge Honey Farm and Cranachan & Crowdie. Discover out-of-the-way places like National Wallace Monument and Doune Castle. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Edinburgh: Melrose Abbey (in Melrose), Bamburgh (Bamburgh Castle, Ross Back Sands Beach, &more) and Cragside House and Gardens (in Rothbury). And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Glamis Castle, take a tour of Discovery Point, admire the masterpieces at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, and stroll the grounds of The Necropolis.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Edinburgh trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In August, daytime highs in Edinburgh are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.