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Edinburgh.
Timber-fronted houses line the Water of Leith at Dean Village, with the Old Town skyline rising behind.

Itineraries in Edinburgh.

Days we have walked, stop by stop

All itineraries
Coffee at Steampunk and the Coastal Communities MuseumA morningCoffee at Steampunk and the Coastal Communities MuseumMore infoA walk round Blackness Castle by the foreshoreA morningA walk round Blackness Castle by the foreshoreMore infoA walk down the Royal Mile by its closesA morningA walk down the Royal Mile by its closesMore infoA walk through Princes Street Gardens, east to westA morningA walk through Princes Street Gardens, east to westMore infoA walk up Calton Hill by the Old Calton Burial GroundA morningA walk up Calton Hill by the Old Calton Burial GroundMore infoColinton Tunnel and the Dells with the dogA morningColinton Tunnel and the Dells with the dogMore infoArthur's Seat and lunch at Clarinda's TearoomA morningArthur's Seat and lunch at Clarinda's TearoomMore infoDean Village, the Water of Leith and lunch at the PantryA morningDean Village, the Water of Leith and lunch at the PantryMore infoFlotterstone, Glencorse Reservoir and Castlelaw walkA morningFlotterstone, Glencorse Reservoir and Castlelaw walkMore infoThe Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill walkA morningThe Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill walkMore infoThe Water of Leith walk from Stockbridge to LeithA morningThe Water of Leith walk from Stockbridge to LeithMore infoA walk on Corstorphine Hill to its towerA morningA walk on Corstorphine Hill to its towerMore infoTurnhouse, Carnethy and Scald Law hill walkOne dayTurnhouse, Carnethy and Scald Law hill walkMore infoRound Caerketton and Allermuir from HillendA morningRound Caerketton and Allermuir from HillendMore infoRound Harlaw Reservoir in the Pentland HillsA morningRound Harlaw Reservoir in the Pentland HillsMore infoThe Spear Sauna at Lost Shore, near EdinburghA morningThe Spear Sauna at Lost Shore, near EdinburghMore infoA surf lesson at Lost Shore, RathoA morningA surf lesson at Lost Shore, RathoMore infoSignal flags flutter from the rigging above a ship's deck, a white funnel housing and coiled ropes standing beside polished brass fittings.A morningAn e-foil taster on the Forth at BurntislandMore infoThe Alpine Coaster and tubing at HillendA morningThe Alpine Coaster and tubing at HillendMore infoColourful tenement and cottage buildings with turrets and chimneys line a slow river reflecting the sky, railings and greenery along the bank.One dayA day at Edinburgh ZooMore infoThe Writers' Museum and afternoon tea at the Signet LibraryA morningThe Writers' Museum and afternoon tea at the Signet LibraryMore infoCalton Hill at sunset and supper at Howies WaterlooA morningCalton Hill at sunset and supper at Howies WaterlooMore infoLauriston Castle's gardens above the ForthA morningLauriston Castle's gardens above the ForthMore infoEdinburgh Gin's distillery tour and lunch at HowiesA morningEdinburgh Gin's distillery tour and lunch at HowiesMore infoAn evening at the King's TheatreA morningAn evening at the King's TheatreMore infoBlackness Castle and lunch at the Lobster PotA morningBlackness Castle and lunch at the Lobster PotMore infoCraigmillar Castle and lunch at the Sheep HeidA morningCraigmillar Castle and lunch at the Sheep HeidMore infoNorth Berwick harbour at dusk and a pint at the Ship InnA morningNorth Berwick harbour at dusk and a pint at the Ship InnMore infoSurgeons' Hall Museums and soup at Union of GeniusA morningSurgeons' Hall Museums and soup at Union of GeniusMore infoThe Shore at Leith and a dram at Teuchters LandingA morningThe Shore at Leith and a dram at Teuchters LandingMore infoBrunch at the Pantry and Circus LaneA morningBrunch at the Pantry and Circus LaneMore infoThe Royal Botanic Garden and lunch at the Terrace CaféA morningThe Royal Botanic Garden and lunch at the Terrace CaféMore infoCamera Obscura and lunch at the Scottish CafeA morningCamera Obscura and lunch at the Scottish CafeMore infoEdinburgh's hills and views in their best lightOne dayEdinburgh's hills and views in their best lightMore infoLiterary Edinburgh, the first City of LiteratureOne dayLiterary Edinburgh, the first City of LiteratureMore infoStep-free EdinburghOne dayStep-free EdinburghMore infoFree EdinburghOne dayFree EdinburghMore infoEdinburgh whisky and ginOne dayEdinburgh whisky and ginMore infoEdinburgh's gardensOne dayEdinburgh's gardensMore infoGlenkinchie and Johnnie Walker Princes StreetOne dayGlenkinchie and Johnnie Walker Princes StreetMore infoEdinburgh's galleries on footOne dayEdinburgh's galleries on footMore infoNorth Berwick and Tantallon by trainOne dayNorth Berwick and Tantallon by trainMore infoLeith and Newhaven: the Shore, Britannia and the harbourOne dayLeith and Newhaven: the Shore, Britannia and the harbourMore infoHolyrood Park: Arthur's Seat, Duddingston and Craigmillar CastleOne dayHolyrood Park: Arthur's Seat, Duddingston and Craigmillar CastleMore infoStockbridge, Dean Village and the Botanics, on a SundayOne dayStockbridge, Dean Village and the Botanics, on a SundayMore infoScotland in seven daysA few daysScotland in seven daysMore infoThree days: the Highlands from EdinburghThree daysThree days: the Highlands from EdinburghMore infoThe New Town: the gardens, the galleries and Calton Hill at duskOne dayThe New Town: the gardens, the galleries and Calton Hill at duskMore infoThe Grassmarket, Greyfriars and the National MuseumOne dayThe Grassmarket, Greyfriars and the National MuseumMore infoThe Royal Mile: the Castle down to HolyroodhouseOne dayThe Royal Mile: the Castle down to HolyroodhouseMore infoExploring Edinburgh’s Quieter EdgesOne dayExploring Edinburgh’s Quieter EdgesMore infoA Perfect Rainy Day in Edinburgh: A Trail of Books, Whisky & WarmthOne dayA Perfect Rainy Day in Edinburgh: A Trail of Books, Whisky & WarmthMore infoCoffee, Cakes and Closes – A Walking Tour Ending with Ice Cream and Edinburgh’s Best ViewOne dayCoffee, Cakes and Closes – A Walking Tour Ending with Ice Cream and Edinburgh’s Best ViewMore infoThis 6‑Stop Literary Trail Ends with a Drink at Rebus’s Favourite PubOne dayThis 6‑Stop Literary Trail Ends with a Drink at Rebus’s Favourite PubMore infoThe Outlander ItineraryOne dayThe Outlander ItineraryMore infoA Book Lover’s Guide to EdinburghA few daysA Book Lover’s Guide to EdinburghMore infoA Two-Day Festive Itinerary to EdinburghA few daysA Two-Day Festive Itinerary to EdinburghMore infoA Week in EdinburghA few daysA Week in EdinburghMore infoA Day Around Edinburgh’s Old TownOne dayA Day Around Edinburgh’s Old TownMore infoOld Town Walking TourOne dayOld Town Walking TourMore infoThree days in EdinburghThree daysThree days in EdinburghMore info

More of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's Old Town skyline with the castle and a domed bank building rising above rooftops and spires.See and doThe castle, the palace, galleries and closesA narrow gap between buildings frames a view of Old Town spires and rooftops at dusk.Eat, drink and shopOld pubs, Leith's restaurants and good coffeeA rooftop terrace with a bistro table and chairs among potted plants, overlooking the city.Where to stayRooms on the Royal Mile and beyondDog Cemetery plaque on railings overlooking Edinburgh's rooftops from the castle wallHistory and storiesCastle Rock, the Old Town and the NewThe Balmoral clock tower rising above Princes Street's buildings, Edinburgh Castle visible on the skyline.Getting hereTrains, the airport, trams and busesThe National Monument's unfinished columns stand on Calton Hill beside a lone tree.What is on in EdinburghSomething new from the city every day