3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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Athens of the North

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.
Appreciate the collections at Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Dynamic Earth. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Rosslyn Chapel and Paxton House. Go for a jaunt from Edinburgh to Dundee to see Discovery Point about 1h 30 min away. There's more to do: step into the grandiose world of Holyrood Park and take an in-depth tour of Surgeons' Hall Museums.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh tour planner

In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.

Things to do in Edinburgh

Museums Historic Sites Childrens Museums

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Discovery Point, Paxton House, Rosslyn Chapel
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Discovery Point ©
Discovery Point
11:00am, Sat Dec 16
Rosslyn Chapel ©
Rosslyn Chapel
3:00pm, Sat Dec 16
Holyrood Park ©
Holyrood Park
4:30pm, Mon Dec 18

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