4 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Get some cultural insight at Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse. Get outdoors at Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close, get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland, and make a trip to The Royal Mile.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Edinburgh trip planner.

If you are flying in from Luxembourg, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In August in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel back home.