20 Fun Things to Do in Edinburgh in 3 Days
When traveling to Scotland, it is a must to include Edinburgh on the itinerary. However, we wanted to explore more of Scotland, especially the beautiful Highlands, rather than spending our entire vacation in the city. Luckily, even though there are many things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland’s Old Town is compact so travelers can easily see much of Edinburgh in three days or less. Tour a Medieval Castle The Old Town of Edinburgh stretches along approximately one mile; to be specific, the Royal Mile. At the west end of the Royal Mile is Edinburgh Castle. A ticket includes the option of joining a 30-minute guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, which we found was the best way to learn about the castle’s history. After the tour, we were free to explore the various rooms and sights at the castle. Robert the Bruce captured Edinburgh Castle in 1314 when 30 Scots overpowered the castle guard in the middle of the night. Since he wouldn’...