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A Scottish city pair from Edinburgh

Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer

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A Scottish city pair from Edinburgh · Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    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
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  2. Day 2

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    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.

    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.

    6. to · Activity Walk back through Canongate and stop for coffee Canongate, Edinburgh
    7. to · Meal Dinner around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  3. Day 3

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    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.

    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.

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

    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
    Overnightibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  5. Day 5

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    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.

    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.

    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
    Overnightibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  6. Day 6

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    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.

    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.

    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
    Overnightibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  7. Day 7

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    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.

    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.

    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.

    Overnightibis 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.

    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
    OvernightMarine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
  9. Day 9

    North Berwick

    Europe/London
    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.

    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
    OvernightMarine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
  10. Day 10

    North Berwick

    Europe/London
    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.

    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
    OvernightMarine & Lawn North BerwickNorth Berwick
  11. Day 11

    North Berwick

    Europe/London
    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.

    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
    OvernightMarine & 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.

    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
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  13. Day 13

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    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.

    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.

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

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    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.