Edinburgh · 8°C - 15°C

One day in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh generally features cool, cloudy weather with frequent light rain and a noticeable breeze.

09:00

Edinburgh Castle

Old Town · £19.50 pp · 2.5 hours

Explore Scotland's most famous fortress, housing the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny.

Walk · 5 mins — A short stroll down the Lawnmarket section of the Royal Mile.

11:45

Old Town · Free · 1 hour

Tucked away in Lady Stair's Close, this museum celebrates the lives of Burns, Scott, and Stevenson.

Walk · 3 mins — Walk through the atmospheric close towards the Mound.

13:00

Old Town · £15-£25 pp · 1.5 hours

Hearty Scottish comfort food specializing in high-quality local meats and various mashed potatoes.

Walk · 5 mins — Head back up the Royal Mile towards the Castle Esplanade.

14:45

Old Town · £21-£35 pp · 2 hours

Interactive journey through the whisky-making process concluding with a tasting in the world's largest whisky collection.

Walk · 10 mins — Stroll down the Royal Mile towards St Giles Cathedral.

18:00

Old Town · £21 pp · 1.5 hours

Venture beneath the Royal Mile to explore a perfectly preserved 17th-century street with dark tales of plague and ghosts.

Pick your own interests, pace and dates — it’s free.