4 Days & 3 Nights in Enchanting Edinburgh 🏰✨

Edinburgh is pure magic—ancient castles, distant bagpipe melodies, and every corner feels like a storybook. Here’s my 4-day itinerary for the perfect trip! 🏨 Where to Stay West End (Old Town) is ideal—close to all major sights! 📍 Day 1: West End Highlights 1️⃣ Advocates Close 📸 Hidden alley with the perfect Scott Monument view + street performers! 2️⃣ St. Giles’ Cathedral ⛪ (10AM-6PM) Stunning stained glass & medieval vibes. 3️⃣ Edinburgh Castle 🏰 (9:30AM-5PM) Panoramic city views + Scotland’s Crown Jewels 👑. Pro tip: Buy tickets at the seafood market for discounts! Don’t miss the 1PM cannon blast! 💥 4️⃣ National Museum of Scotland 🐑 (10AM-5PM) See Dolly the sheep & Watt’s steam engine! ⚙️ 5️⃣ Greyfriars Kirkyard ⚡ JK Rowling’s inspiration for Harry Potter! 6️⃣ The Elephant House (Closed post-fire 🚒, but worth a photo!) 🍽️ Dinner @ Scran Bistro Cozy spot near The Elephant House—delicious surprise! 📍 Day 2: East End Adventures 1️⃣ Palace of Holyroodhouse 👑 (9:30AM-4PM, Thu-Mon) Former royal palace + where Mary Queen of Scots’ husband was murdered! 🔪 2️⃣Scottish Parliament 🏛️ (10AM-5PM) Ultra-modern design vs. Edinburgh’s historic charm. 3️⃣ Calton Hill at Sunset 🌅 "Ming Ming Jiu" MV spot + best city & sea views! 📍 Days 3 & 4: Royal Mile & Beyond 1️⃣ Princes Street Gardens 🌷 (7AM-9:35PM) Best castle photo spot + Ross Fountain. 2️⃣ Scott Monument 🗼 (10AM-4:30PM) Climb up (£8) for epic views (weather permitting!). 3️⃣ Sunset Ferris Wheel 🎡 (£12) Ride at dusk for golden-hour magic! 4️⃣ Scottish National Gallery 🖼️ (10AM-5PM) Masterpieces galore (hello, Madonna portraits!). 5️⃣ Grassmarket Saturday Market 🛍️ (10AM-4PM) Local crafts + vintage finds! 🍽️ Bonus Food Recs Mussel Inn 🦪: Fresh seafood feast! The Witchery 🕯️: Gothic dining by the castle (splurge-worthy!). Edinburgh is the kind of city where even aimless wandering feels like a fairytale. �✨ #Edinburgh #UKTravel #TravelGuide #Wanderlust #HarryPotterVibes