Things to Do in Edinburgh, Scotland + Our Tips [Travel Guide]

Looking for things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland? You're in the right place! Edinburgh is a city that we know and love due to the fact that we both lived there for a little bit ... and it's the city where we first met!

So, if you want to explore Edinburgh, this detailed travel guide is full of attractions you should check out, places you should visit, and other travel tips about Edinburgh like weather, the Fringe Festival, and more. From The Scotch Whisky Experience to the famous Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, come with us to discover the Scottish Capital city like a pro!

We're written LOTS about Edinburgh in the past - so if you want more detailed guides, check out these other Edinburgh travel posts:

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Of course, you can visit our website - Penguin and Pia - for other destination tips, wanderlust-inducing goodies, and all things travel. As always, Happy Waddlin'!

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[Penguinandpia]

Hi Everyone, Eric here! Hope you enjoyed the video - I absolutely loved making it. A slight correction: The airport is just "Edinburgh Airport" not "Edinburgh Waverley Airport". "Edinburgh Waverley" is the name of the central train station. I got excited recording the off-text....

[AniruddhaGogoi-qs]

Edinburgh is a beautiful city of United Kingdom. I shall have wishful to go Edinburgh in life.

[alig]

It’s weird watching this and knowing where everywhere is and being able to see places like my house and school from the view of Arthur seat great video 👍

[FayeAdventure]

I'm so excited that I get to go there! It's going to be my first time out of my country. My trip got postponed 2 years ago but finally, I get to go to Scotland to play the bagpipes with my band.

[BROOMSTICKSANDPENTAGRAMS]

Omg I'm from here and didn't know all that.. Except Dean village is my dream location its so peaceful...

[robertharris]

Merry Christmas I just watched this video and it's one of the best Edinburgh videos I've ever seen and yes am from Edinburgh aswell

[SteveLabkoff]

We just landed in Edinboro and use your video as our orientation guide. Two thumbs up. Thank you for putting it together.

[MrCherryJuice]

For such a short video, this packs quite a bit in and it is very well edited in terms of the content and narration matching. So many vlogs are by first time visitors - enjoyable but frustrating. I know the subject matter very well from years of walking those wonderful streets, so I appreciate such things and the effort which has gone into your clip.
Just a couple comments (glad you sorted the airport one): a thing that challenges visitors is the perception of distance. Terms like 'to the south of the city' could mean 10 miles. Consider saying, for example: 'A 15-minute walk from Princes Street and views of the castle is Dean Village.' When I show visiting friends the sights they are always amazed by just how close everything is. Yes, it is a lot of walking (the hills are challenging for some), but every step is rewarding in terms of what one experiences. As a result one tends to walk further just for the sake of seeing more versus having to walk far between any particular attraction. And there is always the bus.
Also, you mention the Fringe Festival. It is actually the Edinburgh International Festival (of which the highlight is the Military Tattoo), of which the Fringe is one of several other events happening.
Cheers!

[trendingwwwandw]

What a great Edinburgh Scotland travel video, really enjoyed it, Thanks for sharing :)♥️🌹👍

[thediscoveriesof]

I love Edinburgh- so nice to revisit it through your video 😍

[JordanPike]

Thank you for the guide! Gives me a good idea of what the city has to offer. Exciting! 😍

[filipedosreis]

What a beautiful City, its one of my favourity places in all around the world, specualy in August, in the Atmosphere is fantastic, a moment full of culture, you can meet with people from everywhere.

[pontiwalks]

Wow..beautiful and interesting place..great video..thanks for sharing..new friend here from Indonesia..

[andrewmorton]

The Elephant House is NOT the home of the Harry Potter novels, that title belongs to a cafe in Nicolson Street (which is now a Chinese restaurant). Rowling wrote parts of some later novels at the Elephant House.

[MindTravelsChannel]

Greetings from Canada! Great video and channel -- liked and subscribed!

[edinburghwalks]

wonderful vlog dear beautiful Edinburgh I also have lots of videos of it.

[serendipity]

When will you show us Copenhagen!!??
Please visit Copenhagen

[owen]

Thank you for the ideas. We appreciate it.

[AdrianSalix]

Just watched your guys Wiesbaden Travel Vlog while talking to a colleague of mine that's located in Frankfurt
Glad I came across your Channel, greetings from Los Angeles 😊☕

[Faithnpatience]

Hi I m traveling to Edinburg on 1st sep.. m a solo traveller.. can u suggest low cost stay at old Town hostel pls