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 Scotland 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: Bamburgh (Bamburgh Castle & Grace Darling Museum), Doune Castle (in Doune) and Cragside House and Gardens (in Rothbury). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Gilmerton Cove, head off the coast to Farne Islands, admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat.

To see other places to visit, 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. Expect a daytime high around °F in May, and nighttime lows around °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.