4 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Edinburgh Castle and The Real Mary King's Close. Escape the urban bustle at Arthur's Seat and Gullane Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Edinburgh: National Wallace Monument (in Stirling), The Glasgow School of Art (in Glasgow) and Rosslyn Chapel (in Roslin). The adventure continues: learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, stroll around Holyrood Park, take a stroll through Edinburgh Old Town, and take in panoramic vistas at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

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If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In April, daytime highs in Edinburgh are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.