23 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Gladstone's Land. We've included these beaches for you: Portobello Beach and Seacliff Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Edinburgh: Whynot? (in North Berwick), Harrisons Fine Wines (in Crieff), Coldingham Bay (in Coldingham), Stirling (Little Paw Activity Den & Stirling Whisky Shop), Yellowcraig Beach (in Dirleton), Dunbar (Belhaven Beach & The Found Gallery), West Sands (in St. Andrews), Elie Beach (in Elie), The Kelpies & The Helix (in Falkirk), Snow Factor (in Renfrew), Gullane Beach (in Gullane), Billow Ness Beach (in Anstruther), Glasgow (Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, & more) and Kingsbarn Beach (in Kingsbarns). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Eddie's Seafood Market, take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat, see the interesting displays at National Museum of Scotland, and get great views at Calton Hill.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Edinburgh vacation planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Edinburgh. September in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C at night.