7 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Visit Glamis Castle and Cragside House and Gardens for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Bamburgh Castle and Rosslyn Chapel. Change things up with these side-trips from Edinburgh: Doune Castle (in Doune), The National Wallace Monument (in Stirling) and Coldingham Bay (in Coldingham). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Edinburgh Old Town, step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, get a new perspective on nature at National Museum of Scotland, and don't miss a visit to The Real Mary King's Close.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Edinburgh vacation trip planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major airports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In July in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel back home.