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A Scottish city pair from Edinburgh

Three bases and a return to the gateway

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Route and nights

  1. Edinburgh3 nights
  2. Glasgow3 nights
  3. North Berwick3 nights
  4. Edinburgh1 night

Trip format: Return gateway loop · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: This loop includes three hotel changes. Keep transfer days light and plan where luggage goes on each move.

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Trip stats

Trip days
11
Nights
10
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
62

Days by place

Edinburgh
5
Glasgow
3
North Berwick
3

Hotels and other stays

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
4 nights
ibis Styles Glasgow Central
3 nights
Marine & Lawn North Berwick
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
26
Activity
21
Lodging
8
Ground transport
4
Rail
3

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Edinburgh
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Edinburgh

    Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 2 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Leith waterfront The Shore, Edinburgh

    Compare the tram and bus routes for your dates.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity Walk The Shore and the Water of Leith The Shore, Edinburgh

    Keep to a waterfront loop so lunch stays nearby.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around The Shore The Shore, Edinburgh
  5. to · Ground transport Continue to Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh

    Take a bus or set aside more time if walking.

  6. to · Activity Explore Stockbridge and pause for coffee Stockbridge, Edinburgh

    Use the time for a short neighborhood walk and stop at a cafe rather than adding another ticketed visit.

  7. to · Meal Dinner around Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 3 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Activity Walk down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
  3. to · Activity Walk a signed Holyrood Park route Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

    Check route closures and conditions on the park page. If a path near Salisbury Crags is closed, stay on the open lower routes. If conditions are poor, swap in an indoor museum.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the Canongate Canongate, Edinburgh
  5. to · Activity Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse if open Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

    Check the day’s hours and reserve a suitable slot. The National Museum of Scotland is an indoor alternative.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk back through Canongate and stop for coffee Canongate, Edinburgh
  7. to · Meal Dinner around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 4 Glasgow
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
  2. to · Rail Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow Glasgow

    Choose an actual train and check the station serving your hotel.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Glasgow
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags ibis Styles Glasgow Central
  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Glasgow

    Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Glasgow
ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
Day 5 Glasgow
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the edge of Kelvingrove Park Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

    Verify the museum’s first entry time and shift the park loop earlier if needed.

  3. to · Activity Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow

    Choose two collections to prioritize. Move this block to match the official hours for your date.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Argyle Street in Finnieston Finnieston, Glasgow
  5. to · Activity Walk through Kelvingrove Park along the Kelvin Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

    Use the park as an easy block to shorten if you spend longer in the museum.

  6. to · Activity Take a cafe break near the park Kelvingrove, Glasgow
  7. to · Meal Dinner in Finnieston Finnieston, Glasgow
ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
Day 6 Glasgow
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward the Clyde waterfront Riverside Museum, Glasgow

    Adjust this block to the museum’s opening time on your date.

  3. to · Activity Explore the Riverside Museum transport collections Riverside Museum, Glasgow

    Choose a few exhibits to spend time with, then cross to the ship if it is open.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch at the museum or on the way toward Partick Partick, Glasgow
  5. to · Activity Visit the Tall Ship Glenlee if open The Tall Ship Glenlee, Glasgow

    Check admission and visitor access before counting on a ship visit.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk a public stretch of the Clyde waterfront River Clyde, Glasgow

    Turn back or head toward Partick if the weather changes.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
Day 7 North Berwick
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags ibis Styles Glasgow Central
  2. to · Rail Travel from Glasgow to North Berwick North Berwick

    Check the connection via Edinburgh and allow time to change stations if required.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point North Berwick
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Marine & Lawn North Berwick
  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base North Berwick

    Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel North Berwick
Marine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
Day 8 North Berwick
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel North Berwick
  2. to · Activity Explore High Street and stop at an open bakery North Berwick High Street

    Check kitchen and bakery hours.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have lunch in town North Berwick
  4. to · Activity Choose a short public seafront loop or another cafe stop North Berwick High Street
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel North Berwick
Marine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
Day 9 North Berwick
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel North Berwick
  2. to · Activity Walk the public harbor area and compare the town’s seafront buildings North Berwick Harbour

    Choose public paths and stay clear of rough water.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near High Street North Berwick
  4. to · Activity Follow a short route along West Bay or use town streets in rough weather North Berwick Harbour
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel North Berwick
Marine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
Day 10 Edinburgh
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Marine & Lawn North Berwick
  2. to · Rail Travel from North Berwick to Edinburgh Edinburgh

    Check the actual service and allow time for the station walk.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Edinburgh
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Edinburgh

    Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 11 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Edinburgh
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
  3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Edinburgh

    Skip this if your departure needs the time.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Edinburgh

      Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Leith waterfront The Shore, Edinburgh

      Compare the tram and bus routes for your dates.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity Walk The Shore and the Water of Leith The Shore, Edinburgh

      Keep to a waterfront loop so lunch stays nearby.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around The Shore The Shore, Edinburgh
    5. to · Ground transport Continue to Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh

      Take a bus or set aside more time if walking.

    6. to · Activity Explore Stockbridge and pause for coffee Stockbridge, Edinburgh

      Use the time for a short neighborhood walk and stop at a cafe rather than adding another ticketed visit.

    7. to · Meal Dinner around Stockbridge Stockbridge, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Walk down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Walk a signed Holyrood Park route Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

      Check route closures and conditions on the park page. If a path near Salisbury Crags is closed, stay on the open lower routes. If conditions are poor, swap in an indoor museum.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Canongate Canongate, Edinburgh
    5. to · Activity Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse if open Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

      Check the day’s hours and reserve a suitable slot. The National Museum of Scotland is an indoor alternative.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk back through Canongate and stop for coffee Canongate, Edinburgh
    7. to · Meal Dinner around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  4. Day 4

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
    2. to · Rail Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow Glasgow

      Choose an actual train and check the station serving your hotel.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Glasgow
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags ibis Styles Glasgow Central
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Glasgow

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Glasgow
    ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  5. Day 5

    Glasgow

    Europe/London Open map for Glasgow
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the edge of Kelvingrove Park Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

      Verify the museum’s first entry time and shift the park loop earlier if needed.

    3. to · Activity Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow

      Choose two collections to prioritize. Move this block to match the official hours for your date.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Argyle Street in Finnieston Finnieston, Glasgow
    5. to · Activity Walk through Kelvingrove Park along the Kelvin Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

      Use the park as an easy block to shorten if you spend longer in the museum.

    6. to · Activity Take a cafe break near the park Kelvingrove, Glasgow
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Finnieston Finnieston, Glasgow
    ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  6. Day 6

    Glasgow

    Europe/London Open map for Glasgow
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward the Clyde waterfront Riverside Museum, Glasgow

      Adjust this block to the museum’s opening time on your date.

    3. to · Activity Explore the Riverside Museum transport collections Riverside Museum, Glasgow

      Choose a few exhibits to spend time with, then cross to the ship if it is open.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch at the museum or on the way toward Partick Partick, Glasgow
    5. to · Activity Visit the Tall Ship Glenlee if open The Tall Ship Glenlee, Glasgow

      Check admission and visitor access before counting on a ship visit.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk a public stretch of the Clyde waterfront River Clyde, Glasgow

      Turn back or head toward Partick if the weather changes.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  7. Day 7

    North Berwick

    Europe/London
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags ibis Styles Glasgow Central
    2. to · Rail Travel from Glasgow to North Berwick North Berwick

      Check the connection via Edinburgh and allow time to change stations if required.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point North Berwick
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Marine & Lawn North Berwick
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base North Berwick

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel North Berwick
    Marine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
  8. Day 8

    North Berwick

    Europe/London Open map for North Berwick
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel North Berwick
    2. to · Activity Explore High Street and stop at an open bakery North Berwick High Street

      Check kitchen and bakery hours.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have lunch in town North Berwick
    4. to · Activity Choose a short public seafront loop or another cafe stop North Berwick High Street
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel North Berwick
    Marine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
  9. Day 9

    North Berwick

    Europe/London Open map for North Berwick
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel North Berwick
    2. to · Activity Walk the public harbor area and compare the town’s seafront buildings North Berwick Harbour

      Choose public paths and stay clear of rough water.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near High Street North Berwick
    4. to · Activity Follow a short route along West Bay or use town streets in rough weather North Berwick Harbour
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel North Berwick
    Marine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
  10. Day 10

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Marine & Lawn North Berwick
    2. to · Rail Travel from North Berwick to Edinburgh Edinburgh

      Check the actual service and allow time for the station walk.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Edinburgh
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Edinburgh

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  11. Day 11

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Edinburgh
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
    3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Edinburgh

      Skip this if your departure needs the time.