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 Bamburgh Castle. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Edinburgh: National Wallace Monument (in Stirling), Doune Castle (in Doune) and Cragside House and Gardens (in Rothbury). There's lots more to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at The Necropolis, admire the masterpieces at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, learn about winemaking at Cairn O'Mohr Fruit Wines, and explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh online trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Expect a daytime high around 58°F in May, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.