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Scotland

Edinburgh

📷 Farwestern Photo by Gregg M. Erickson · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A castle on a volcano, the Royal Mile and the world’s largest arts festival.

Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town are both UNESCO-listed: the castle above Princes Street, closes along the Royal Mile and the hike up Arthur’s Seat. In August the Fringe turns the city into one big stage; St Andrews and Stirling make easy day trips.

Known for

  • History
  • Culture
  • Architecture
  • Museums
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Best time to visit

The best months for Edinburgh are May, June, July, August and September.

Suggested route

5 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

  1. 1Edinburgh · 3 nights
  2. 2St Andrews · 1 night
  3. 3Stirling · 1 night