48-hour Edinburgh itinerary 🏰
Edinburgh was my first stop on my 7-day road trip around Scotland. I got in mid-afternoon on Tuesday and immediately started exploring.
Here’s how I used just under 2 days in Edinburgh:
Day 1
👑 Walk the Royal Mile / Explore Old Town
The Royal Mile runs from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. There are plenty of shops along the Royal Mile and unique attractions to check out!
⛪️ Visit St. Giles Cathedral
This beautiful cathedral along the Royal Mile offers free entry, but I encourage you to leave a donation.
💚 Explore Grassmarket
In the heart of Old Town, Grassmarket offers stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and is a lively area!
💖 Visit Victoria Street
Don’t forget to snap all the pictures of the colorful buildings! For a crowd-free picture, I went at 6:30 a.m.
🪴 Explore Dunbar Close
Between Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe and Holyrood Souvenirs on the Royal Mile, this Close takes you to a beautiful garden.
Day 2
🥾 Hike Arthur’s Seat
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