8 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Edinburgh Castle and Royal Yacht Britannia. Shop till you drop at House for an Art Lover and Jenners. Get out of town with these interesting Edinburgh side-trips: Rosslyn Chapel (in Roslin), Swallow Fish (in Seahouses) and Bamburgh (R Carter & Sons & Bamburgh Castle). There's much more to do: learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, make a trip to The Real Mary King's Close, and take in panoramic vistas at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh online holiday planner.

If you are flying in from South Korea, the closest major aiports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.