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 Rosslyn Chapel. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Edinburgh: Cragside House and Gardens (in Rothbury), Doune Castle (in Doune) and National Wallace Monument (in Stirling). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Grace Darling Museum, explore the historical opulence of Bamburgh Castle, step off the mainland to explore Farne Islands, and steep yourself in history at Tantallon Castle.

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.