4 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Popular historic sites such as Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral are in your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh Old Town. There's lots more to do: learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, make a trip to The Royal Mile, enjoy breathtaking views from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and take in the exciting artwork at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Edinburgh road trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In September in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.