4 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at St Andrews Links and Rosslyn Chapel. Visit Cragside House and Gardens and Bamburgh Castle for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Discovery Point (in Dundee), Grace Darling Museum (in Bamburgh) and Beadnell Bay Beach (in Beadnell). There's more to do: admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery and get curious at Surgeons' Hall Museums.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh driving holiday planning site .

In May, daytime highs in Edinburgh are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.