Old Town layers
Explore the Royal Mile and smaller closes, allowing time for the slopes and busy stretches.
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Edinburgh holidays
Historic closes and a skyline worth walking for.
Plan your holidayHistoric closes and a skyline worth walking for.
Edinburgh combines the Old Town's narrow closes with Georgian streets and green spaces. Plan a city break around your interests in history, books, food or performance, with room for changing weather.
EdinburghMake it your kind of trip.
New Town contrast
Walk through the planned streets and gardens for a different view of the city.
A hillside perspective
Choose a viewpoint or walk suited to the conditions and your group's fitness, rather than assuming every route is easy.
Before you goA little planning.
A little planning.
A better-fitting holiday.
Use these prompts to start a useful conversation about your trip.
Explore Visit ScotlandBring your ideas together.
Use our checklist to organise your dates, travellers and budget for Edinburgh. Check current official advice for entry requirements and travel updates.
Prepare your holiday brief Check official travel adviceFestival dates
Check what is taking place during your visit. Major events can change accommodation demand and the atmosphere of the city.
A base that works for your days
Share the places you most want to visit and your preferred evening atmosphere. Check nearby transport, hotel access and the walk back after dinner before choosing a neighbourhood.
Leave space between bookings
Reserve the visits that matter most, then leave room for meals and discoveries along the way. Include arrival and departure times when judging how much you can comfortably fit in.
Support to help you
plan the details.
Share your ideas for Edinburgh with the community team. We can help identify a community agent to discuss the route, accommodation and arrangements that suit your plans.
Talk to the communityA few things you might be wondering.
Where should I start when planning Edinburgh?
Begin with your priorities: old town layers, new town contrast or a hillside perspective. Tell the community team your dates and total nights so an agent can help decide what fits comfortably.
Can I ask for a trip that suits my pace?
Yes. Include the amount of walking, driving and moving between hotels you enjoy, together with any access needs. Your enquiry starts a conversation; the itinerary and availability are confirmed separately.
Your holiday, your wayYour plans for
Your plans for
Edinburgh.
Tell us your preferred dates, departure airport, budget and who’s coming. Your enquiry will go to the community team with Edinburgh included, so we can help connect you with the right specialist.
These pages offer inspiration. Prices, availability and arrangements are confirmed when you discuss your trip.
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