20 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Edinburgh side-trips: Linlithgow Burgh Halls (in Linlithgow), Glasgow (The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, Homeless Jesus Statue, &more) and Blackstone Clydesdales & Dig-a-Day Experience (in Cumnock). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh travel route planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In December in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel back home.