4 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bamburgh Castle and Cragside House and Gardens. Do some cultural sightseeing at St Andrews Links and Royal Yacht Britannia. Change things up with these side-trips from Edinburgh: Seahouses (Swallow Fish & The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and R Carter & Sons (in Bamburgh). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, take a stroll through Edinburgh Old Town, and explore the wide array of goods at Jenners.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Edinburgh online sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.