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 Snow Factor. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Edinburgh: Glasgow (The Necropolis, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, &more), National Wallace Monument (in Stirling) and Rosslyn Chapel (in Roslin). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, explore the world behind art at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat, and stroll around Holyrood Park.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Edinburgh trip planner.

March in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.