9 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 Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel (in Roslin), Snow Factor (in Renfrew) and Glasgow (The Necropolis, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, &more). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, see the interesting displays at Royal Yacht Britannia, steep yourself in history at Grassmarket, and stroll around Holyrood Park.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Edinburgh trip maker website.

Expect a daytime high around 9°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can travel back home.