34 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Take a break from the city and head to Kielder Water & Forest Park and St Andrews Links. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Holyrood Park and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Get out of town with these interesting Edinburgh side-trips: Berwick upon Tweed (Cocklawburn Beach, Union Bridge, Horncliffe, &more), Melrose (Abbotsford House, St Cuthberts Way, &more) and Bamburgh (Bamburgh Castle, Grace Darling Museum, &more). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, head off the coast to Farne Islands, examine the collection at Discovery Point, and take in the dramatic natural features at The Dundee Law.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Edinburgh driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.