8 days in Edinburgh Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Paxton House and Grace Darling Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Merchant City and St Aiden Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Edinburgh: Melrose Abbey (in Melrose), Linlithgow Palace (in Linlithgow) and Glasgow (The Glasgow School of Art & House for an Art Lover). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Beadnell Bay Beach, get engrossed in the history at Discovery Point, admire the masterpieces at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and look for gifts at Ardross Farm Shop.

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In September in Edinburgh, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. On the 27th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.