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A Scottish city pair from Edinburgh

Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer

Submitted by Early Train Club
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Route and nights

  1. Edinburgh3 nights
  2. Glasgow4 nights
  3. North Berwick4 nights
  4. Edinburgh2 nights

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

Tradeoff: An extra night in each middle base gives you room for a missed connection, weather or a second interest.

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Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
84

Days by place

Edinburgh
6
Glasgow
4
North Berwick
4

Hotels and other stays

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

Schedule by type

Activity
37
Meal
35
Lodging
8
Rail
3
Ground transport
1

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 · 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 3 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Activity Walk past Old College toward Nicolson Street Old College, Edinburgh
  3. to · Activity Explore Surgeons’ Hall Museums Surgeons’ Hall Museums, Edinburgh

    Check opening hours. Some collections include human remains, which may affect how much time you want here.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near Bristo Square Bristo Square, Edinburgh
  5. to · Activity Visit one section of the National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

    The collections are large. Choose one subject instead of trying to see the whole museum.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk across the Meadows or take a cafe break The Meadows, Edinburgh
  7. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, 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 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 6 Glasgow
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
  2. to · Activity Walk through Blythswood toward Sauchiehall Street Blythswood Square, Glasgow
  3. to · Activity See the Mackintosh interiors at the Willow Tea Rooms Mackintosh at the Willow, Glasgow

    Check which interior or exhibition visit is available. Reserve if you want a specific room or sitting.

    Official information
  4. to · Activity Walk through the city center past the Glasgow School of Art exterior Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow

    Treat the building as an exterior stop and follow any access restrictions.

  5. to · Meal Lunch near Buchanan Street Buchanan Street, Glasgow
  6. to · Activity Walk from Royal Exchange Square toward Merchant City Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow

    Stop at the Gallery of Modern Art if it fits.

    Official information
  7. to · Activity See the public spaces around George Square George Square, Glasgow

    Use nearby streets if construction changes access through the square.

  8. to · Meal Dinner in Merchant City Merchant City, Glasgow
ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
Day 7 Glasgow
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
  2. to · Activity Browse records near Howard Street Monorail Music, Glasgow

    Check shop hours. Leave enough time to browse without making a purchase the priority.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity See the outside of the Barrowland Ballroom Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

    This is an exterior visit. Confirm the evening lineup before deciding whether to return.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the Trongate Trongate, Glasgow
  5. to · Activity Walk through the Merchant City toward Glasgow Green Glasgow Green, Glasgow
  6. to · Activity Take a break near your evening venue Glasgow city center

    Use the time to check doors, last admission, and your route back.

  7. to · Meal Early dinner near the venue Glasgow city center
  8. to · Activity See a scheduled live show if one fits Glasgow city center

    This is a suggested window. Confirm the venue, schedule, and ticket before planning dinner around it.

    Official information
ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
Day 8 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 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 North Berwick
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel North Berwick
  2. to · Activity Visit the Scottish Seabird Centre if open and see public harbor viewpoints Scottish Seabird Centre

    Check opening and local conditions. Wildlife sightings vary by season.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the harbor North Berwick
  4. to · Activity Walk a manageable seafront section or stay in town in poor weather Scottish Seabird Centre
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel North Berwick
Marine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
Day 11 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 12 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 13 Edinburgh
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
  2. to · Activity Walk to Lady Stair’s Close Lady Stair’s Close, Edinburgh
  3. to · Activity Visit the Writers’ Museum The Writers’ Museum, Edinburgh

    Check the museum calendar before going.

    Official information
  4. to · Activity Browse the bookshops around the Old Town Old Town, Edinburgh

    Use this block for one or two shops rather than crisscrossing the city.

  5. to · Meal Lunch around George IV Bridge George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
  6. to · Activity See the current exhibition at the National Library of Scotland National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

    Check the current exhibition and opening times.

    Official information
  7. to · Activity Walk to Greyfriars Kirkyard and George Square Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
  8. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, Edinburgh
ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
Day 14 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 · 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
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Walk past Old College toward Nicolson Street Old College, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Explore Surgeons’ Hall Museums Surgeons’ Hall Museums, Edinburgh

      Check opening hours. Some collections include human remains, which may affect how much time you want here.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near Bristo Square Bristo Square, Edinburgh
    5. to · Activity Visit one section of the National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

      The collections are large. Choose one subject instead of trying to see the whole museum.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk across the Meadows or take a cafe break The Meadows, Edinburgh
    7. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, 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 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
  6. Day 6

    Glasgow

    Europe/London Open map for Glasgow
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    2. to · Activity Walk through Blythswood toward Sauchiehall Street Blythswood Square, Glasgow
    3. to · Activity See the Mackintosh interiors at the Willow Tea Rooms Mackintosh at the Willow, Glasgow

      Check which interior or exhibition visit is available. Reserve if you want a specific room or sitting.

      Official information
    4. to · Activity Walk through the city center past the Glasgow School of Art exterior Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow

      Treat the building as an exterior stop and follow any access restrictions.

    5. to · Meal Lunch near Buchanan Street Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    6. to · Activity Walk from Royal Exchange Square toward Merchant City Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow

      Stop at the Gallery of Modern Art if it fits.

      Official information
    7. to · Activity See the public spaces around George Square George Square, Glasgow

      Use nearby streets if construction changes access through the square.

    8. to · Meal Dinner in Merchant City Merchant City, Glasgow
    ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  7. Day 7

    Glasgow

    Europe/London Open map for Glasgow
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    2. to · Activity Browse records near Howard Street Monorail Music, Glasgow

      Check shop hours. Leave enough time to browse without making a purchase the priority.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity See the outside of the Barrowland Ballroom Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

      This is an exterior visit. Confirm the evening lineup before deciding whether to return.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Trongate Trongate, Glasgow
    5. to · Activity Walk through the Merchant City toward Glasgow Green Glasgow Green, Glasgow
    6. to · Activity Take a break near your evening venue Glasgow city center

      Use the time to check doors, last admission, and your route back.

    7. to · Meal Early dinner near the venue Glasgow city center
    8. to · Activity See a scheduled live show if one fits Glasgow city center

      This is a suggested window. Confirm the venue, schedule, and ticket before planning dinner around it.

      Official information
    ibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  8. Day 8

    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
  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

    North Berwick

    Europe/London Open map for North Berwick
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel North Berwick
    2. to · Activity Visit the Scottish Seabird Centre if open and see public harbor viewpoints Scottish Seabird Centre

      Check opening and local conditions. Wildlife sightings vary by season.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the harbor North Berwick
    4. to · Activity Walk a manageable seafront section or stay in town in poor weather Scottish Seabird Centre
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel North Berwick
    Marine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    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
  13. Day 13

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London Open map for Edinburgh
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Activity Walk to Lady Stair’s Close Lady Stair’s Close, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Visit the Writers’ Museum The Writers’ Museum, Edinburgh

      Check the museum calendar before going.

      Official information
    4. to · Activity Browse the bookshops around the Old Town Old Town, Edinburgh

      Use this block for one or two shops rather than crisscrossing the city.

    5. to · Meal Lunch around George IV Bridge George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
    6. to · Activity See the current exhibition at the National Library of Scotland National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

      Check the current exhibition and opening times.

      Official information
    7. to · Activity Walk to Greyfriars Kirkyard and George Square Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh
    8. to · Meal Dinner in the Southside Southside, Edinburgh
    ibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  14. Day 14

    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.