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.Shop till you drop at Jenners and Aquila. Do some cultural sightseeing at Royal Yacht Britannia and National Museum of Scotland. There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, stop by Cranachan & Crowdie, step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, and explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh day trip planning app .
If you are flying in from Argentina, the closest major airports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.
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Arthur's Seat
4:00pm, Sat Mar 10
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National Museum of Scotland
10:00am, Sun Mar 11
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Edinburgh Castle
11:30am, Mon Mar 12
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