16 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Let the collections at Royal Yacht Britannia and National Museum of Flight capture your imagination. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Edinburgh Castle and National Wallace Monument. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Edinburgh: Cragside House and Gardens (in Rothbury), Doune Castle (in Doune) and Bamburgh (Bamburgh Castle & Grace Darling Museum). There's lots more to do: play a few rounds at St Andrews Links, explore the historical opulence of Tantallon Castle, examine the collection at National Museum of Scotland, and take an in-depth tour of Discovery Point.

To see ratings and more tourist information, use the Edinburgh trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In May in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel back home.