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Edinburgh with a day in North Berwick

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Edinburgh with a day in North Berwick

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge

      Keep the walk optional if you arrive late.

    2. to · Activity Walk toward Waverley and locate your rail entrance Edinburgh Waverley
    3. to · Meal Dinner near the end of your walk Old Town, 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 up the Royal Mile to the Castle Esplanade Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
    3. to · Activity Visit Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

      Reserve a slot and use the castle visitor map to choose your priorities. Leave extra time for queues and cobblestones.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Grassmarket Grassmarket, Edinburgh
    5. to · Activity Walk Victoria Street and explore closes along the Royal Mile Victoria Street, Edinburgh

      Use the public passages and allow time for the steps back up to the Royal Mile.

    6. to · Activity See St Giles’ Cathedral and Parliament Square St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh

      Check visitor hours and whether services affect entry.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in the Old Town Old Town, 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 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
  4. Day 4

    North Berwick

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Rail Travel from Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick North Berwick railway station

      This is a travel window, including the walk and station buffer. Confirm the actual train for your date.

    3. to · Activity Walk the harbor and look toward Bass Rock North Berwick Harbour

      Use public paths and stay clear of rough water. Bird activity varies with season and weather.

    4. to · Activity Visit the Scottish Seabird Centre Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick

      Check hours and admission before you travel. A boat excursion is a separate decision that depends on conditions and availability.

    5. to · Meal Lunch near the harbor or High Street North Berwick High Street
    6. to · Activity Walk along West Bay and browse High Street West Bay, North Berwick

      Use the high street if wind or rain shortens the waterfront stop.

    7. to · Rail Return to Edinburgh Waverley Edinburgh Waverley

      Choose a train on the actual schedule and leave time to reach the platform.

    8. to · Meal Dinner in the Old Town Old Town, Edinburgh
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    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.

    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
    Overnightibis Edinburgh Centre South BridgeEdinburgh
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    Edinburgh

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around South Bridge South Bridge, Edinburgh
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk past the University’s Old College Old College, Edinburgh

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.