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Edinburgh trip plans
A compact, hilly capital: castle, Old Town closes, a volcano in the middle, and easy trains to Stirling and Fife.
Getting around: Walkable, but steep. Lothian buses and the tram take contactless.
Plans for Edinburgh
1 day
One day in Edinburgh
A first look at the Old Town in a single day
48 hours
48 hours in Edinburgh
Old Town history plus a short hill walk
3 days
A long weekend in Edinburgh
A Friday-to-Sunday trip that gets beyond the Royal Mile
3 days
Three easy days in Edinburgh with your parents
Older parents, bad knees, or anyone who wants a slower trip
1 day · day trip
Day trip from Edinburgh to Stirling
Scottish history with less crowding than Edinburgh Castle
1 day · day trip
Day trip from Edinburgh to St Andrews
Ruins, a long beach and the home of golf