5 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

The Glasgow School of Art and Edinburgh Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Rosslyn Chapel and Palace of Holyroodhouse will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Edinburgh: The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (in Seahouses) and Scottish Seabird Centre (in North Berwick). There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland, engage your brain at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, and steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh road trip planning site.

January in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.