7 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Visiting The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Kelpies & The Helix will get you outdoors. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Glamis Castle and Grace Darling Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Edinburgh: Chain Bridge Honey Farm (in Berwick upon Tweed), Bamburgh Castle (in Bamburgh) and Rosslyn Chapel (in Roslin). Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Melrose Abbey, contemplate the long history of National Wallace Monument, admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Andrews Cathedral.

To find ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Edinburgh trip itinerary website .

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major airports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.