7 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Get some cultural insight at Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland. Popular historic sites such as Rosslyn Chapel and Edinburgh Old Town are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to National Wallace Monument (in Stirling), Snow Factor (in Renfrew) and Glasgow (The Necropolis, The Glasgow School of Art, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, take in panoramic vistas at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Edinburgh Gin Distillery, and steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Edinburgh trip itinerary builder.

In January, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel back home.