20 Things to Do in EDINBURGH, Scotland | 1st timers guide!

Join me on a 3-day solo adventure to Edinburgh, Scotland. I'll take you on a tour of the must-see sights, provide some tips on how to navigate the city and highlight a few hidden gems! Edinburgh was truly a dream city and, though I could have spent days more there, a weekend trip was the perfect amount of time to get a full taste!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Edinburgh overview/map
1:35 - InterContinental Edinburgh The George
2:17 - The Scran & Scallie
3:26 - Rose Street
3:49 - Dean Village
4:44 - Stockbridge Market
5:27 - Royal Botanic Garden
7:36 - The Royal Yacht Brittania
8:51 - Calton Hill
9:46 - The Piper's Rest
10:07 - Mary King's Close
10:38 - The Royal Oak
11:04 - The Royal Mile
13:59 - The Palace of Holyroodhouse
15:06 - Arthur's Seat
15:50 - The Fudge House
16:09 - Edinburgh Castle
17:24 - The Witchery
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- Tour the Real Mary King's Close: getyourguide.tp.st/jv3now9c
- Tour the Palace of Holyroodhouse: getyourguide.tp.st/iVQww9mT
- Ride the Hop On/Off bus: getyourguide.tp.st/tixrfroj
- Want a VIP tour of the Scottish highlands?: viator.tp.st/HDXmkpKV
- Book dinner at The Witchery: tripadvisor.tp.st/1xPnzYVG
- Book dinner at The Scran & Scallie: tripadvisor.tp.st/KLfis1ea
- Drive out to Loch Ness on a tour: viator.tp.st/vgjIc4H5
- How I planned my trip: blueplanit.co/get-travel-mapp...
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[@akfasso]

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[@allee541]

This would have to be one of the best videos I have seen on Edinburgh. Planning a trip for me solo.😃

[@akfasso]

Thank you! Enjoy your solo trip. It’s a great city for it!

[@akfasso]

Did any of these spots catch your interest?? I can't wait to go back and explore more of this beautiful country!

[@andreaback9013]

I am going there soon, thanks for the tips and videon.

[@akfasso]

Enjoy your trip!

[@seniorzhang9114]

great video. Will follow your map and visit Edinburgh deeply this time!

[@akfasso]

Thanks!

[@bobv7753]

Thanks Ashley for the excellent review of Edinburgh Scotland! Once again you really brought a delightful view through great cinematography & commentary of this amazing location. Your reviews have helped me enjoy incredible destinations in the past and continue to inspire. There are too many locations in your Edinburgh review to pick a favorite. I did especially enjoy your early morning walk through the royal mile and amazing last dinner spot! Really appreciate your content! Best Always.....Bob V

[@akfasso]

Thank you, Bob! I think my early morning walk on the Royal Mile was a favorite of mine as well. :)

[@daladepp]

The one of the most practical and worth video. Thank you so much❤️I am planning to go in September,( I hope that weather won't be so bad.) Descriptive and clear, where to go,where to dine and entertain ❤

[@akfasso]

Thank you so much! September sounds like a great time to go. It will be less be than August (during the Fringe fest). Enjoy!

[@COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Love Edinburgh! Thanks for the lovely video xx

[@akfasso]

Thanks! And same! I fell in love with this city almost immediately. :)

[@chrissaltmarsh6777]

If you visit in February, there aren't as many crowds, but we do have horizontal sleet. Bring your heavy weather gear.

[@akfasso]

As tempting as the horizontal sleet sounds… 😂

[@JeffTrotman]

This was a really well-done video. Thank you.

[@akfasso]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Glad you enjoyed the video! Edinburgh was beautiful. :)

[@twaito]

Great video. As a resident I wholly approve of your restaurant choices. The Scarn and Scallie is a cut above any other Edinburgh pub food and still quite reasonable. Witchery is also awesome but seriously decadent. If you go back check out more pubs on the Shore in Leith near Britannia. Loads of nice pubs with good food and friendly locals.

[@akfasso]

Thank you! Yes - I would love to go back and explore more of Leith! The walk out that way was fantastic, but I definitely didn’t give myself enough time to really see that area (other than Britannia). It’s high on my list next time I’m there. :)

[@okiejammer2736]

Ya know what? I've been to beautiful Edinburgh 8 times and your video has me making MUST SEE notes for my 9th trip. Thanks so much! P.S. The Royal Yacht Britannia has a lovely 'tea room' cafe for an after-tour experience. Bus service in Edinburgh is excellent and certainly goes out to Leith. And oops, yes. The Waters of Leith is meant to be picturesque and memorable. Thanks again!

[@akfasso]

Jealous that you’ve been almost 9 times! The tea service onboard the Britannia is definitely one I’d love to try out when I’m back! (And yes… Leith deserves a 2nd attempt on my part haha!)

[@JazzyLnae]

This was such an informative video!

[@akfasso]

Thank you! That was my hope. :)

[@doodsanddudes]

Fellow travel creator. Great video. So much to do. I was there in college about 20 years ago and loved my time there. Can’t wait to get back! Omg that last restaurant was epic.

[@akfasso]

Thank you! Hope you get to go back soon. That last restaurant - The Witchery - was definitely worth it. ;)

[@Mentalistclan]

Thank you from 🇮🇳

[@Freethelion]

Great Video, Glad you enjoyed Edinburgh. Haste Ya Back!!

[@akfasso]

Thank you!

[@alanz3497]

Pretty in the centre. Rough out with the centre. Freezing everywhere.🥶

[@dmpwa]

Thank you so much - nicely-done!

[@akfasso]

Thank you!

[@PAWS0810-]

august fly 19th land 20th back out on saturday - have it all planned down to the minute. good video. we travel like this all the time. usually 4 days is sufficient to see a portion of the great places around the world.

[@akfasso]

Enjoy your trip! Sounds like you’ll be there for Fringe Fest. :)

[@EZYTravels]

Great country to visit. I didn't manage to visit the cities, but they look like a must go to locations.

[@akfasso]

Highly recommend Edinburgh. Would love to go back to explore more and then, of course, visit other areas of the country as well! A highlands road trip is up there on my list. :)

[@EZYTravels]

@@akfasso we were super lucky with the weather, but I think like Norway, a highlands visit is amazing regardless of the weather conditions!

[@mikegreig3338]

Enjoyable video, fun fact though the royal mile isn’t actually a standard mile, it’s an old Scots mile and is, in fact, about 1.8km…

[@akfasso]

Yes! Great point! I forgot to mention in the video, but it is certainly a fun fact. :)

[@akfasso]

Curious to know how I planned this trip? Check out my Travel Mapper vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZqzomBur7eFn80si=HWIZvev_cbNrMtJP

[@davidcochrane9287]

Live in Glasgow .I'm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish. Edinburgh is a wonderful city .You missed out in the Johnnie Walker experience on Princess Street. Absolutely brilliant. Your coverage was excellent. "Why didn't you try haggis ",😂 SLANJ

[@akfasso]

Thanks for the comment! I will have to check out the Johnnie Walker experience the next time around. And I loved the haggis. I think anything served in a meatball format will taste good to me. 😂

[@davidcochrane9287]

@@akfasso Superb .Welcome ye back .SLANJ

[@trishr7463]

This is truly informative, thanks. May I know when did you travel? Was it during Spring?

[@akfasso]

Thank you! Beginning of May!

[@trishr7463]

@@akfasso I'll be in Edinburgh in mid October, I wonder if your itinerary is doable for me, especially since I think you did a lot of walking? I'm not the best walker 😆

[@akfasso]

@trishr7463 sounds like a lovely time to visit! I did do quite a lot of walking, but all of the destinations I visited are easily accessible by bus, as well. I even took a cab one night to dinner. :) Enjoy!

[@okiejammer2736]

TICKETS ONLY ONLINE NOW and in advance for Edinburgh Castle. Walk-ups will be disappointed during Summer.

[@bhavnaphulwani2591]

💖💖

[@nathananderson9311]

Very helpful video! Can you tell me the dates you were there? I'm planning a trip next spring but I would like to see more leafs than the trees had when you were there, so I'd like to plan it for a couple weeks later.

[@akfasso]

April 28 - May 1

[@terrygaume]

Thanks for this video, we are planning a trip next year. Please, what month was this filmed? We are going late April, early May. Thanks again.

[@akfasso]

I went at exactly the time you described - last few days of April/early May!

[@hitthefries]

Does the hotel have a bidet?

[@akfasso]

Not sure if this is sarcasm (😅), but my room did not have a bidet.

[@lornahutchens4598]

Don't drive.. I live in Scotland and deriving in Edinburgh is an nightmare.. Its really not car friendly at all.. Avoid car it's not at all needed unless you do trips away from city centre but I would do the city on one trip then other places on another.. There's so much to see. Mostly enjoy

[@akfasso]

Great insights! Thank you. I found the city to be very walkable, so I agree. A car is not necessary!