A trip to Edinburgh with me! 🇬🇧

🛫 Flights: • No direct flights — connect via Doha (Qatar Airways), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), or London (then short domestic flight/train) • ⏱️ Total: ~16–18 hours (depending on layover) 🚖 Airport to City: • 📍 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → City Centre: • 🚋 Tram to Princes Street (~35 mins, £7) • 🚕 Taxi or Uber: ~30 mins, £25–£35 ⸻ 🗓️ Day 1 – Old Town & Edinburgh Castle 🏰🍂 🌄 Morning: • ☕ Scottish breakfast at The Edinburgh Larder • 🏰 Explore Edinburgh Castle – crown jewels, royal history, amazing city views • 🎟️ Book skip-the-line tickets online • 📸 Great photo spots from Castle Esplanade ☀️ Afternoon: • 🚶 Walk down the Royal Mile – shops, buskers, kilts, bagpipes 🎶 • 🕍 Visit St Giles’ Cathedral • 🍲 Lunch at Makars Gourmet Mash Bar – hearty Scottish food 🌆 Evening: • 🍺 Try a whisky flight or haggis at Whiski Bar • 👻 Join a ghost tour or underground vaults tour (spooky fun + history) 🚶♂️ Transport: All walkable today — Old Town is compact ⸻ 🗓️ Day 2 – Arthur’s Seat & Holyrood Palace 🏞️👑 🌞 Morning: • 🥐 Grab pastries & coffee at Brew Lab • 🥾 Hike Arthur’s Seat – extinct volcano with panoramic views (allow 2 hours) • Easy/moderate trail if weather is dry • Wear comfy shoes! ☀️ Afternoon: • 👑 Visit Holyrood Palace – royal residence at the foot of the Royal Mile • 🍽️ Lunch nearby at Oink – famous Scottish pulled pork rolls • 🛍️ Browse Victoria Street – inspiration for Diagon Alley (Harry Potter fans ⚡) 🌃 Evening: • 🍷 Dinner at The Witchery by the Castle – atmospheric, romantic spot • 🎭 Optional: Catch a show at the Festival Theatre or Fringe venue (if in August) 🚕 Transport: Walk or short taxi/Uber ride for Holyrood ⸻ 🗓️ Day 3 – New Town, Museums & Gardens 🖼️🌿 🌄 Morning: • 🥞 Breakfast at Loudons • 🎨 Visit the Scottish National Gallery – Monet, Turner, Van Gogh • 🏛️ Explore the Georgian House Museum in New Town (for architecture fans) 🍽️ Afternoon: • 🧺 Picnic or lunch in Princes Street Gardens with castle views • 🛍️ Shop along George Street – Scottish cashmere, local design • 🍫 Try fudge tasting at The Fudge Kitchen 🌆 Evening: • 🌇 Sunset walk up Calton Hill – see the National Monument & views over the city • 🍻 Farewell dinner at Howies Waterloo Place – Scottish dishes in a beautiful setting 🚇 Transport: Walking + tram/taxi if needed ⸻ ✅ Edinburgh Travel Tips: • ☔ Weather is unpredictable – bring a jacket + umbrella, even in summer • 💳 Use contactless card or Apple Pay for buses, trams, shops • 📱 Free Wi-Fi in many cafes, museums & city areas • 🗺️ Edinburgh is hilly – wear comfy walking shoes • 🎫 Book castle & palace tickets online to avoid queues #myitinerary #travel