4 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Bamburgh Castle and Cragside House and Gardens. Do some cultural sightseeing at Rosslyn Chapel and Grace Darling Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Edinburgh: Discovery Point (in Dundee), Beadnell Bay Beach (in Beadnell) and St Andrews Links (in St. Andrews). There's more to do: admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery and get engrossed in the history at Surgeons' Hall Museums.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Edinburgh trip planner.

In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel back home.