Edinburgh was my favorite major city we visited while touring the UK & Ireland. The second we drove in I felt what I can only describe as magic. The ornate buildings, the tiny cobblestone streets, the charming castle overlooking the city. I can see why J.K. Rowling was inspired to write Harry Potter after living here. Find my full Scotland travel guide HERE, or read on to find a list of my top favorite things I recommend doing while in Edinburgh on your trip!
17 Things To Do In Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle (get there right when it opens to avoid crowds)
- Whisky Museum
- Stroll Princes Street Garden
- Hike Calton Hill
- Hike Arthur’s Seat
- Walk Around Old Town Edinburgh (it’s magical)
- Tea at Elephant Room (where J.K. Rowling wrote)
- Harry Potter Trail
- National Gallery (it’s free!)
- Lebowskis (a themed bar)
- Oink (best pork sandwiches)
- The Wee Pub (smallest pub in Scotland)
- Picnic in the Meadows
- Rose Street
- St. Giles Cathedral
- Water of Leith
- Underground ghost tour
I hope this helps you plan a great trip to Edinburgh, Scotland!
6 comments
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I missed it and didn’t visit the picnic in the grassland
Edinburgh is beautiful. I’ve been there a few times and I was blown away. Can’t wait to go back.
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