Edinburgh 3-Day Itinerary

Day 1 · Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile Old Town

1. 1. Edinburgh Castle
   Edinburgh Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Dhùn Èideann) is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. Wikipedia
   Best time: At opening · Admission: Paid · timed booking recommended — The One O'Clock Gun fires daily except Sundays / The Honours of Scotland room is the busiest
2. 2. The Scotch Whisky Experience
   The Scotch Whisky Experience (formerly the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre) is a visitor attraction themed around Scotch whisky in Edinburgh, Scotland. Wikipedia
   Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Paid (tasting included) — Ride a barrel car through the making of whisky / Home to a huge collection of whisky bottles
3. 3. Royal Mile
   The Royal Mile (Scottish Gaelic: Am Mìle Rìoghail) is a series of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. Wikipedia
   Best time: Afternoon to evening · Admission: Free to browse — About 1.6 km downhill from the castle to Holyrood / Packed with street performers during the August festivals
4. 4. St Giles' Cathedral
   St Giles' Cathedral (Scottish Gaelic: Cathair-eaglais Naomh Giles), also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is one of three cathedrals in Edinburgh, Scotland. Wikipedia
   Best time: Morning · Admission: Free (donation suggested) — The carved Thistle Chapel is the highlight / Visits are limited during services
5. 5. The Real Mary King's Close
   Best time: Guided tour times · Admission: Paid · book ahead — A guided walk through 17th-century closes buried under the Royal Mile / No photos underground
6. 6. Victoria Street
   Best time: Morning · Admission: Free to browse — Colourful shops along a curving street said to have inspired Diagon Alley / Shoot from the upper terrace
7. 7. National Museum of Scotland
   The National Museum of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba) in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a museum of Scottish history and culture. Wikipedia
   Best time: Afternoon (great on rainy days) · Admission: Free — Dolly the cloned sheep is on display / The rooftop terrace has castle views

Day 2 · Holyrood Palace, Arthur’s Seat and sunset on Calton Hill Holyrood & New Town

1. 1. Palace of Holyroodhouse
   Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid — The monarch's official Scottish residence — closed when the royals are in residence / The ruined abbey behind is beautiful
2. 2. Arthur's Seat
   Arthur's Seat is an ancient extinct volcano. Wikipedia
   Best time: Early morning or sunset · Admission: Free — 1–2 hours round trip to the summit — very windy / Slippery after rain
3. 3. Scottish National Gallery Wikipedia
   Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Free (exhibitions paid) — Compact — about an hour / Next to Princes Street Gardens
4. 4. Princes Street Gardens
   Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Free — Gardens beneath the castle — Christmas market in winter / See the floral clock in summer
5. 5. Scott Monument
   The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. Wikipedia
   Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Paid — About 280 narrow spiral steps / Views over Princes Street and the castle
6. 6. Calton Hill Wikipedia
   Best time: Sunset · Admission: Free — A sunset spot with the city and castle in view / A short 10-minute climb

Day 3 · Dean Village, the Botanic Garden and the Royal Yacht Britannia Dean Village, Stockbridge & Leith

1. 1. Dean Village
   Best time: Morning · Admission: Free — A quiet riverside village 15 minutes' walk from the centre / People live here — keep it quiet
2. 2. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
   The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular visitor attraction. Wikipedia
   Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Garden free (glasshouses paid — check if open) — Views of the castle from the garden's slopes / The glasshouses have had long closures for renovation
3. 3. Royal Yacht Britannia
   Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Paid — Tour the former royal yacht as it was / Entered through the Ocean Terminal mall

Sources

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