🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Edinburgh 4D3N Itinerary: Castles, Bagpipes & Magic! ✨

🏡 Accommodation Tip Stay in the WEST (Old Town)! Centered around the Royal Mile, steps from top sights. 📍 Day 1: West Side Wonders 1️⃣ Advocates Close 📸 Secret Scott Monument photo spot + street performances! 2️⃣ St. Giles' Cathedral ⛪ (10am-6pm | FREE) Golden domes & stained glass ✨ 3️⃣ Edinburgh Castle 🏰 (9:30am-5pm) Book cheaper tickets via seafood market! → Panoramic views 👑 + Crown Jewels → 1pm cannon firing! 💥 4️⃣ National Museum of Scotland 🐑 (10am-5pm | FREE) Dolly the Sheep + steam engines! ⚙️ (Prioritize Tech Gallery if short on time!) 5️⃣ Greyfriars Kirkyard ⚰️ JK Rowling’s inspiration for character names! 6️⃣ The Elephant House (Closed due to fire 🚫) 🍽️ Dinner: Scran Bistro Hidden gem near Elephant House! 😋 📍 Day 2: East Side Adventures 1️⃣ Palace of Holyroodhouse 👑 (Thu-Mon, 9:30am-4pm) Mary Queen of Scots’ drama + royal chambers! 2️⃣ Scottish Parliament 🏛️ (10am-5pm | FREE) Modern architecture contrast! 3️⃣ Calton Hill at Sunset 🌄 "Ming Ming Jiu" MV spot + Greek columns! 📍 Days 3 & 4: Royal Mile & Beyond 1️⃣ Princes Street Gardens 🌳 (7am-9:35pm) Best castle views + Ross Fountain! 📸 2️⃣ Scott Monument 🏗️ (10am-4:30pm | £8) Climb for vistas (weather permitting!) 3️⃣ Star Flyer "Sunset Ride" 🎡 (£12) Swing over the city at golden hour! 🌇 4️⃣ Scottish National Gallery 🖼️ (10am-5pm | FREE) Madonna masterpieces + Van Gogh! 🎨 5️⃣ Grassmarket 🛍️ (Sat market: 10am-4pm) Vintage finds + lively pubs! 🍻 ✨ Pro Tips: Wander Old Town alleys—every corner is photogenic! 📸 Skip Elephant House (still closed). Combine Days 3-4 flexibly—all walkable! #Edinburgh #EdinburghDIY #UKTravel #CastleLovers #TravelGram ✨