3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, nature, nightlife, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, explore the striking landscape at Calton Hill, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, and contemplate the long history of Georgian House.

To see maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh sightseeing site .

If you are flying in from Denmark, the closest major airports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel back home.