5 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

For shopping fun, head to House for an Art Lover or Urbane Art Gallery. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. Change things up with these side-trips from Edinburgh: Direct Pets (in Berwick upon Tweed), Bamburgh (St Aiden Beach, R Carter & Sons, &more) and The Glasgow School of Art (in Glasgow). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, explore the wide array of goods at Jenners, appreciate the extensive heritage of Edinburgh Old Town, and stop by Two Skies.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh tour planner.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In December in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel back home.