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 The Glenturret Distillery 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: step into the grandiose world of Tantallon Castle, get engrossed in the history at Discovery Point, admire the masterpieces at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, and get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Edinburgh online tour itinerary 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, daytime highs in Edinburgh are 58°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel back home.