4 Days & 3 Nights in Edinburgh Itinerary

Edinburgh is truly magical—ancient castles, the distant sound of bagpipes 🏰🎶 Accommodation: Most attractions are centered around the Royal Mile, divided into east and west sides. Staying in the west (Old Town) is more convenient for exploring. Day 1: West Side Highlights 1️⃣ Advocates Close – A great spot to photograph the Scott Monument 🏛️📸 (plus street performances!) 2️⃣ St Giles’ Cathedral ⛪ – Open 10:00-18:00 3️⃣ Edinburgh Castle 🏰 – Panoramic city views + Scotland’s Crown Jewels 👑 Cannon firing at 13:00 | Open 9:30-17:00 Pro tip: Buy tickets cheaper at seafood markets 🎟️ 4️⃣ National Museum of Scotland � – Features Watt’s steam engine & Dolly the sheep! 🐑 Short on time? Focus on the Science & Tech section. 5️⃣ Greyfriars Kirkyard ⚰️ – JK Rowling’s inspiration for Harry Potter names 6️⃣ The Elephant House ☕ – Where Harry Potter was written (currently closed due to fire) 🍽️ Restaurant Rec: Scran Bistro (near The Elephant House) – Surprisingly delicious! Day 2: East Side Adventures 1️⃣ Palace of Holyroodhouse 👑 – Former royal residence of Mary, Queen of Scots *Open Thu-Mon, 9:30-16:00* 2️⃣ Scottish Parliament 🏛️ – Open 10:00-17:00 3️⃣ Calton Hill 🌄 – Best for sunset & "Ming Ming Jiu" MV filming location 🎵 Day 3-4: Royal Mile & More 1️⃣ Princes Street Gardens 🌿 – Best castle views + Ross Fountain ⛲ (Open 7:00-21:35) 2️⃣ Scott Monument 🗼 – £8 to climb (only if weather’s nice!) 3️⃣ Sunset Ferris Wheel 🎡 – Near the monument, £12 (best at golden hour!) 4️⃣ Scottish National Gallery 🖼️ – Home to classic Madonna paintings (10:00-17:00) 5️⃣ Grassmarket 🛍️ – Saturday market (10:00-16:00) ✨ Bonus: Just wandering Old Town feels like stepping into a fairy tale! #Edinburgh #UKTravel #ScotlandAdventures ✈️🇬🇧