Itineraries and ideas
Enjoy an exciting break in Edinburgh and the Lothians by using one of these handy itineraries which will help you plan a trip round many of the area’s exciting attractions.
Edinburgh’s Royal attractions in one day
Spend a day exploring Edinburgh and Scotland’s Royal connections with this handy itinerary covering three of the city’s Royal attractions.
Mary Queen of Scots Trail - Edinburgh and the Lothians
Mary Queen of Scots is the most famous, most intriguing and most studied of all Scottish monarchs. Born in 1542, her short life was marred by love, betrayal and murder.
A day shopping in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Enjoy a fabulous day of shopping in Edinburgh and the Lothians whether you’re after authentic Scottish wares, clothes, accessories or local produce.
A day exploring museums and galleries in Edinburgh
Spend a day exploring some of Edinburgh’s fascinating museums and galleries which tell stories of great writers, artists and poets from both Scotland and around the world.
48 hours in Edinburgh
Get the most out of your weekend city break in Edinburgh with our suggested itinerary, packed full of attraction ideas for a whirlwind 48 hours.
A day in the Lothians
Spend a day in the Lothians discovering the history of aviation and admiring Concorde, watching hundreds of beautiful birds and exploring a country park.
72 Hours in Edinburgh
Be sure to make the most of your trip to Edinburgh with this suggested 72 hour itinerary covering some of the city’s most visited attractions.
A day exploring Edinburgh’s free attractions
Spend a day exploring Edinburgh with this helpful introduction to the city’s many free attractions.
A great family day out in Edinburgh
Make sure you are all up and ready to go nice and early so you can visit all of these fantastic attractions in one day and you’ll be guaranteed a fantastically fun, action packed, family day out.
A day exploring historic houses in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Enjoy a day exploring historic houses in Edinburgh and the Lothians and you could see the Scottish Crown Jewels, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, a 14th century castle, or the famous Rosslyn Chapel.
Two days of local crafts - Edinburgh and the Lothians
Spend two days finding out about the local crafts and industries in Edinburgh and the Lothians from whisky to tartan.
A day exploring the castles of Edinburgh and the Lothians
Scotland is renowned for its many castles and palaces, rich in history from days gone by. Why not take a day to explore Edinburgh and the Lothians’ many fascinating castles and take away the stories of history for yourself?
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Edinburgh and the Lothians sits on the eastern side of Scotland's central belt, in the heart of the country.
