4 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Seacliff Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at Rosslyn Chapel and Edinburgh Old Town. Get out of town with these interesting Edinburgh side-trips: Kielder Water & Forest Park (in Kielder), Kingsbarns Beach (in Kingsbarns) and Thorntonloch Beach (in Dunbar). There's more to do: explore the historical opulence of Holyrood Park and sample the fine beverages at Edinburgh Gin Distillery.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Edinburgh. In January, daytime highs in Edinburgh are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel back home.