Edinburgh

A Week in Edinburgh

More than a day on foot, from the Royal Mile to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Written by Shawna Law

If you find yourself blessed with a week to spend in Edinburgh, I've put together a seven-day itinerary to help you make the most of your visit!

Pick your dates, and who is coming, and every stop will say whether it is open that day, and what it is like with children, a dog or a wheelchair.

How: More than a day on foot
Distance: About 31 miles
Starts: Loudons New Waverley
Ends: Purslane
Good for: Food and drink, Castles, Walks, History, Beaches, Gardens, A rainy day

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Accommodation nearby
If you are staying over: here are ours nearest where the day starts and ends.
Close byWest End MuseSleeps 4 Close byOld Town ChambersA place to stay Close byMoment George IV BridgeSleeps 2 2 miles awayThe Scott HotelA hotel

The day

Day One: Old Town
9am
Loudons New Waverley
A café
Loudons New Waverley (2 Sibbald Walk) is known for its healthy, homemade dishes with plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. Its breakfast menu includes a full breakfast (vegetarian and vegan alternatives), hot-filled rolls, pancakes, eggs benedict and more.
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10am
The Royal Mile
12pm
Clarinda's Tearoom
A café
2pm
Palace of Holyroodhouse
An attraction
6pm
Arcade Bar
Food and drink
Day Two: Further Old Town Explorations
9am
Söderberg The Meadows
An attraction
10am
National Museum of Scotland
12pm
The Outsider
Food and drink
1pm
Greyfriars Kirkyard
3pm
Victoria Street and Grassmarket
6pm
Angels with Bagpipes
Food and drink
Day Three: New Town
8am
Calton Hill
An attraction
9am
Papii
An attraction
10am
The Georgian House
An attraction
12pm
The Scottish Cafe
A café
1pm
Scottish National Gallery
An attraction
6pm
Thistle Street for Dinner
Food and drink
Day Four: Portobello
9am
The Beach House, Portobello
An attraction
10am
Portobello Promenade
An attraction
1pm
Civerinos Slice
Food and drink
2pm
Portobello’s High Street
An attraction
5pm
St Andrew’s Fish and Chip Shop
Day Five: Holyrood Park & Duddingston
9am
Edinburgh Larder
A café
10am
Holyrood Park
An attraction
11am
Dr Neil’s Garden
An attraction
1pm
Sheep Heid Inn
Food and drink
2pm
Around Duddingston village
An attraction
3pm
Holyrood Park
An attraction
6pm
The White Horse
Food and drink
Day Six: West End
9am
Cairngorm Coffee
A café
10am
Dean Village
An attraction
12pm
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
An attraction
1pm
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
An attraction
3pm
Water of Leith
An attraction
Forage & Chatter
Food and drink
Day Seven: Stockbridge
9am
The Pantry
A café
10am
Circus Lane
An attraction
St Stephen Street
An attraction
12pm
Cowan & Sons
Food and drink
1pm
Stockbridge’s High Street
A walk
3pm
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
An attraction
6pm
Purslane
Food and drink