3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Edinburgh Old Town and Edinburgh Castle. Popular historic sites such as The Royal Mile and Georgian House are in your itinerary. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Portobello Beach, get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland, engage your brain at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh vacation builder.

Birmingham to Edinburgh is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. October in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can fly back home.