📍 Edinburgh｜Medieval Citywalk Guide + Photo Spots

🏰 Edinburgh—where JK Rowling penned Harry Potter ✍️✨ and Jay Chou filmed Ming Ming Jiu 🎥—feels like stepping into a storybook from the Middle Ages. Every corner is pure magic! The city is compact; you can explore all major spots in one day. Here’s my ultimate Citywalk route, covering every iconic location. Walk it forward, backward, or mix it up—it’s foolproof! Save this guide! 🌟 🚶♂️ Citywalk Itinerary Scottish National Museum → Alandas Gelato → Royal Mile → Victoria Street → The Elephant House → Edinburgh Castle → Princes Street Gardens → Scottish National Gallery → University of Edinburgh → Scott Monument → Waverley Bridge → Calton Hill 📸 Must-Visit Stops 1️⃣ Scottish National Museum FREE entry 🆓 | Meet Dolly the Sheep (the world’s first cloned mammal)! 🐑 2️⃣ Alandas Gelato 🍦 A corner gem with divine flavors—don’t skip it! 3️⃣ Royal Mile Cobblestone charm + bagpipe players 🎶 | St. Giles’ Cathedral here too. ⛪ 4️⃣ Victoria Street 🌈 Real-life Diagon Alley! The colorful buildings and Harry Potter shops are a must. 5️⃣ The Elephant House 🐘 Where JK Rowling wrote HP (new location; original spot burned down). 6️⃣ Edinburgh Castle 🏰 £20.52 (book ahead!) | Skip inside if short on time—the exterior is iconic enough! 7️⃣ Princes Street Gardens 🌿 A serene escape with castle views. 8️⃣ Scottish National Gallery 🖼️ FREE | Houses Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet | Don’t miss the stunning exit window! 9️⃣ University of Edinburgh 🎓 Looks straight out of Hogwarts! 🔟 Scott Monument ⏳ Gothic grandeur on Princes Street. 1️⃣1️⃣ Waverley Bridge 🌉 Hot Instagram spot—right by the train station! 1️⃣2️⃣ Calton Hill 🌅 Sunset paradise (8:30-9:00 PM in summer) | Ming Ming Jiu MV vibes! ✨ Pro Tips Wear comfy shoes—cobblestones are unforgiving! 👟 Golden hour = magic hour for photos. 📷 #Edinburgh #ScotlandTravel #Citywalk #PhotoSpots #HarryPotter #TravelGuide