7 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Famous Grouse Experience. Popular historic sites such as Edinburgh Old Town and Barry Mill are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel (in Roslin) and North Berwick (Seacliff Beach & Scottish Seabird Centre). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat, see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, get curious at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Edinburgh trip itinerary tool .

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major airports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In January, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.