wendan.vs.world — Edinburgh Castle
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
Historical place
4.6
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
Church
4.6
Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
Monument
4.7
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.
Landmark
4.7
Landmark sandstone stairway between tenement buildings, with views of Edinburgh Castle at the top.
Landmark
4.8
Natural feature
4.8
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
Health/Wellness
Spa
4.4
Upscale hotel offering a chic restaurant/bar, plus a spa with an indoor/outdoor rooftop pool.
Other
Landmark
4.7
Sloping Old Town street & former 15th-century livestock market with pubs, boutiques & restaurants.
Landmark
4.8
Sloping cobbled street with colourful one-off shopfronts & cafés in 4-floor buildings built in 1856.
Landmark
Charming street built in the 1800s featuring quaint, old-fashioned landmarks, shops & eateries.
