5 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Bamburgh Castle and Paxton House will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Edinburgh: Discovery Point (in Dundee), St Andrews Links (in St. Andrews) and Cragside House and Gardens (in Rothbury). There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Farne Islands, see the interesting displays at Grace Darling Museum, stroll around Holyrood Park, and steep yourself in history at Gilmerton Cove.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Edinburgh day trip site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.