1 day in Edinburgh was definitely not enough but we managed to squeeze a lot into what little time we had! 🏴 Here’s what I recommend if you have 24 hours in the city ⬇️ • Explore Edinburgh Castle • Check out the majestic Scott Monument • Walk down the winding Cockburn Street • Admire the beautiful St. Giles Cathedral • See the colorful street that inspired Diagon Alley (Victoria Street) • Grab a drink and people-watch in Grassmarket • See Edinburgh Castle from a different POV at Vennel Viewpoint • Enjoy a multi-course dinner at Aizle @aizle_edinburgh • Relax and unwind at One Spa @onespaedinburgh • Grab a haggis and egg breakfast sandwich at The Dean Coffee Shop • Take a stroll around the idyllic Dean Village • Enjoy views over the city at Calton Hill 📌 Save this for your Scotland trip and follow @wendan.vs.world for more travel tips! #wendanvsscotland #wendanvsworld . . . #visitscotland #travelscotland #scotlandiscalling #edinburgh #visitedinburgh one day Edinburgh itinerary
Attraction
Edinburgh Castle
Historical place
4.6
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
St Giles' Cathedral
Church
4.6
Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
Scott Monument
Monument
4.7
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.
The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle
Landmark
4.7
Landmark sandstone stairway between tenement buildings, with views of Edinburgh Castle at the top.
Dean Village Dam
Landmark
4.8
Calton Hill
Natural feature
4.8
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
Sports/Recreation
One Spa
Spa
4.4
Upscale hotel offering a chic restaurant/bar, plus a spa with an indoor/outdoor rooftop pool.
Place
Grassmarket
Landmark
4.7
Sloping Old Town street & former 15th-century livestock market with pubs, boutiques & restaurants.
Cockburn Street
Landmark
4.8
Sloping cobbled street with colourful one-off shopfronts & cafés in 4-floor buildings built in 1856.
Victoria Street
Landmark
Charming street built in the 1800s featuring quaint, old-fashioned landmarks, shops & eateries.
Restaurant
Aizle
Restaurant
4.8
Locally inspired and seasonal tasting menus in a refined dining room with a countryside vibe.
Cafe/Dessert
The Dean Coffee Shop
Cafe