🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Edinburgh Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary ✨

📍Day 1: Old Town Charm 🏰 ⏰ 12:00 PM Start Royal Mile: 🛍️ Bustling street with tartan shops, street performers, and souvenirs! 🐍 Snag a highland cow plushie & cashmere scarves! St. Giles' Cathedral (Free | 10:00-17:00): ⛪ 10-min visit—don’t miss the gold-blue dome! ✨ Edinburgh Castle (£19.50 | 9:30-18:00): 🎥 Jay Chou MV spot & iconic fortress! (Exterior free to view) 🍽️ Lunch: SHINWARI Afghan Restaurant: 🍛 Lamb/Chicken stew + naan (£34 for 3)! "Tastes like Indian fusion—SO GOOD!" 🤤 Fong Cha Bubble Tea: 🧋 Strong tea base—caffeine-sensitive beware! 😅 📸 Afternoon: Cockburn Street: Harry Potter shops! 🧙‍♂️⚡ Victoria Street: Colorful curved lane 🌈📸 Edinburgh Uni Old College: Law School photo ops 🎓🏛️ Calton Hill: Jay Chou sunset spot! 🌄🏛️ (15-min climb) 📍Day 2: Views & Vibes 🌄 Royal Mile (Round 2): Deeper shop exploration 🛍️ Princes Street Gardens: Quick photo stop 🌳 (Skip if busy!) Scott Monument: Gothic tower climb for epic views! 🏗️📸 Waverley Bridge: Famous viewpoint (Check renovation status!) 🚧 Arthur’s Seat: ⛰️ 2-3 hrs hike—WARNING: Slippery when wet! ☔👟 (Best on sunny days!) 📍Day 3: Culture & Art 🖼️ National Museum of Scotland (Free | 10:00-17:00): 🐑 Dolly the Sheep + F1 cars! (1-2 hrs) Scottish National Gallery (Free | 10:00-17:00): 🎨 Van Gogh, Titian & Vermeer! (1 hr—"We were too hungry!" 😂) 💡 Pro Tips: Day 1 was super efficient with local guidance! Combine Days 2 & 3 if short on time—most sights are walkable! Skip rainy hikes—safety first! ⚠️ #Edinburgh #EdinburghTravel #ScotlandGuide 🏴󠁧 #UKTravelTips #Wanderlust 🌍