🏴 Edinburgh One-Day Itinerary: The Perfect No-Backtrackin
🚶 Getting Around All attractions are within walking distance—no transport needed! 🏠 Accommodation ⚠️ Book early! Edinburgh hotels are pricier than London's. ✨ Stay central for convenience (avoid weekends/holidays when prices double!). 📸 Must-Visit Spots (In Order!) 1️⃣ National Museum of Scotland 📍 Chambers St | FREE entry | See Dolly the Sheep! 2️⃣ Greyfriars Bobby Statue 📍 Opposite the museum | Pet the lucky pup’s nose! 3️⃣ Alandas Gelato 📍 1 Forrest Rd | Instagram-famous ice cream 🍦 4️⃣ Royal Mile 📍 Walk this historic stretch | Bagpipers + St Giles’ Cathedral! 5️⃣ Victoria Street 📍 Colorful "Diagon Alley" vibes | Shops & cafes galore 🛍️ 6️⃣ The Elephant House 📍 Where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter | Try butterbeer! 🍺 7️⃣ Edinburgh Castle 📍 £20.52 | Book ahead! | Open 9:30-17:00 8️⃣ Princes Street Gardens 📍 FREE | Perfect for sunny picnics 🍁 9️⃣ Scottish National Gallery 📍 The Mound | FREE | Van Gogh & Monet masterpieces 🖼️ 🔟 Scott Monument → Waverley Bridge → Calton Hill 📍 End your day with sunset views! 🌅 🍽️ Food Recs Check my Edinburgh food guide (posted yesterday!) for the best eats. #EdinburghInADay #UKTravel #Scotland #OneDayItinerary #Wanderlust