3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery. Popular historic sites such as Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat, examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, sample the fine beverages at Edinburgh Gin Distillery, and don't miss a visit to The Real Mary King's Close.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Edinburgh road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Finland, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.