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Looking for an unforgettable Edinburgh experience that won’t cost you a dime? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re a budget traveler, backpacker, or someone who loves exploring without spending a fortune, Edinburgh has countless free attractions and activities. From iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle (from the outside!) to peaceful walks along the Royal Mile and breathtaking views from Arthur’s Seat, this historic city offers endless ways to soak up Scottish culture for free.
Get ready to save this ultimate guide packed with insider tips on how to experience the best of Edinburgh’s rich history, art, and local life – all without opening your wallet!
This guide includes:
👉🏼 A list of 50 FREE things to do in Edinburgh!
👉🏼 Where to Stay in Edinburgh on a Budget
👉🏼 How Your Vacation Will Look Like
Accessibility • Backpacker • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • Female Solo • Architecture • Art • Budget • Design • History • People & Culture • Photography
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This was my second time in Edinburgh; both times I stayed about 5 days, so I've covered a lot of ground!
During my first visit, I did the following:
Free walking tour
Edinburgh Castle
Holyrood Palace
The Whisky Experience
Camera Obscura
This time around, we were focused on one main "anchor" activity each day, and those were:
Royal Yacht Britannia
Underground Tour
Arthur's Seat Hike
Museums
Aside from our "anchors", we spent lots of leisurely wandering and walking. We also ate and drank well (coffee and whisky).
By now, I am confident I've done each of the big touristy things, AND a lot of more unique and off-the-beaten-path stuff.
This itinerary is based on our 2nd trip so it doesn't include the major things we did the first time around. That said, if you'd like my assistance with organizing a custom itinerary for Edinburgh, I can help! (I'll discount the service by the price of this guide if you previously purchased it.)
Car-free • Backpacker
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Un véritable coup de cœur !
Édimbourg, la capitale de l'Écosse, est une ville au charme unique, mêlant histoire, culture et modernité. Connue pour son architecture médiévale impressionnante et ses rues pavées pittoresques, elle offre une atmosphère à la fois majestueuse et accueillante. Dominée par son célèbre château, perché sur un rocher volcanique, Édimbourg regorge de monuments historiques, de musées fascinants et de paysages naturels époustouflants, comme Arthur's Seat, une ancienne colline volcanique offrant une vue panoramique sur la ville.
Ses quartiers contrastés, du Royal Mile historique à la nouvelle ville géorgienne élégante, témoignent de la riche histoire de la ville, tout en offrant une scène gastronomique et artistique florissante.
J'ai eu la possibilité d'admirer la beauté d'Édimbourg à deux reprises. Lors d'un citytrip en mode solo et, ensuite, lors de mon train trip en Écosse où j'ai clôturé mon voyage dans la capitale.
Lors de mes deux voyages, j'ai pris la décision de ne pas louer de voiture parce que :
1. J'aime pas conduire de nuit (je suis partie les deux fois en hiver) ;
2. Je suis couillonne de conduire à gauche ;
3. Je suis stressée des routes étroites (alors que j'ai roulé sur des routes de montagne en Crète).
J'ai donc choisi l'agence Rabbie's (https://www.rabbies.com) pour faire trois excursions d'une journée :
- Au départ d'Édimbourg : Loch Lomond National Park, Kelpies & Stirling Castle
- Au départ d'Inverness : Skye & Eilean Donan Castle & The Complete Loch Ness Experience
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A real crush !
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city of unique charm, combining history, culture and modernity. Known for its impressive medieval architecture and picturesque cobbled streets, it has a majestic yet welcoming atmosphere. Dominated by its famous castle, perched on a volcanic rock, Edinburgh is full of historic monuments, fascinating museums and breathtaking natural landscapes, such as Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcanic hill offering panoramic views over the city.
Its contrasting neighbourhoods, from the historic Royal Mile to the stylish Georgian New Town, reflect the city's rich history, while offering a thriving food and arts scene.
I had the opportunity to admire Edinburgh's beauty on two occasions. On a solo citytrip and then on my train trip to Scotland, where I ended my trip in the capital.
On my two trips, I decided not to hire a car because:
1. I don't like driving at night (I went both times in winter);
2. I'm a coward for driving on the left;
3. I'm stressed about narrow roads (even though I've driven on mountain roads in Crete).
So I chose Rabbie's (https://www.rabbies.com) for three day trips:
- From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond National Park, Kelpies & Stirling Castle
- From Inverness: Skye & Eilean Donan Castle & The Complete Loch Ness Experience
50+ • Backpacker • Couples • Car-free • Family • LGBTQ+ • Female Solo • Vegetarian • Vegan • Adventure • Art • Budget • Coffee • Foodie • History • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography
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Discover the perfect blend of stunning coastal views, relaxing outdoor activities, and indulgent treats on this carefully curated one-day itinerary. Whether you’re soaring above the treetops on Arthur’s Seat Eagle, picnicking on the shores of McCrae, or exploring the mysterious Fort Nepean, your day at Mornington Peninsula offers a seamless balance of excitement and tranquility. With hand-picked coffee stops, gourmet deli finds, and unique activities, this day trip is the ultimate getaway from the city hustle—just over an hour from Melbourne.
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Dreaming of Scotland’s breathtaking highlands, historic castles, and unforgettable hikes? ⛰️🏴🐮🏰✨
After two incredible road trips around Scotland, I’ve created the ultimate 12-14 day itinerary to help YOU explore everything this beautiful country has to offer. This is inspired by the same route I used, refined with local tips and my personal experiences.
Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a foodie, or a history lover, this itinerary will help you fall in love with Scotland like I did and give you everything you need for the perfect road trip!
WHAT’S INSIDE:
⛰️ fully detailed day-by-day itinerary mapped out for you
🌳 visits to BOTH of Scotland's stunning national parks
🥾 13 hikes recommendations – My favorites + AllTrails links
⚡️ 22 cultural activities – Castles, museums, ruins & more
😋 10 memorable food recommendations
🚗 travel tips – Car rentals, drive times, and more
✨ first-hand advice and tips
🔗 Helpful links – Direct to official sites for bookings or more info
BONUS: Budget Breakdown – Full transparency on my travel costs, including meals, accommodation, and activities, so you can plan accordingly.
This is more than just a list of places to see—this is the authentic Scotland I’ve come to love. If you're looking for a road trip that’s packed with adventure but not rushed, this is the one for you.
Save this itinerary now for later or click below to purchase the full 12-14 day guide and start planning today! ✨
Feel free to adapt this itinerary to make it your own so you can have the most memorable trip possible!
Road Trip • Nature • Mountain • Adventure • History
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Edinburgh is the queen of moody vibes, and I finally checked this city off my bucket list!
If Edinburgh is also your dream, you don’t want to miss out on the best this magical city has to offer: from cozy coffee shops to fairytale spots and the coolest pubs. That’s why I created this map for myself, and now I’m sharing it with you :)
MY MAP GUIDE INCLUDES:
☕️ DIY list of all the best spots, including viewpoints, cafes, libraries, and pubs
⏳ My exact 3-day itinerary to maximize your time
🗺️ An interactive map to get directions with Google Maps
ℹ️ A guide with useful info
🔄 Free in-app updates (I can keep adding places, and it will automatically update for you too)
Any questions? Send me a DM on Instagram or email me at wilbertandspace@gmail.com.
📱Don't forget to download the free Thatch app for easier access :)
Female Solo • Car-free • Couples • Photography • History • Slow Travel • Shopping • Architecture
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Our five absolute favourite spots in Scotland. We spend two weeks road tripping around almost the entire mainland, and whilst we saw SO MUCH there are always those few places that stick with you. It's hard to narrow it down to just a few, but here are our top five Scotland favourites!
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • Female Solo • 50+ • Adventure • Architecture • Camping • Budget • Foodie • Outdoors • History • Overlanding • People & Culture • Photography • RV • Relaxation • Road Trip • Romantic • Slow Travel • Van Life
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As a teenager, I visited Scotland for a few days, and that in addition to Outlander binge watching ended up with me moving to Edinburgh next year. I spent a few years living there and falling more and more in love with the country. The only problem was that it was my university years which meant a tight budget but still the need to explore. So this guide is a summary of a few years of budget travel in Scotland and what I think it's the best compromise between budget and exploring everything this magical country has to offer.
⛰️ This guide will help you plan your perfect Scotland trip - on a budget and without a car. The base of this trip is a loop which you can start in either Glasgow or Edinburgh and which will take you 8 days. Then, at every stop, I'll give you some day trip options so that you can extend your trip depending on what you want to see and how much time you have. If you go for all-day trips this full itinerary will take 17 days.
💷 I'll give you a full breakdown of the cost. The basic loop will require around 210£ for all transport and accommodation. I'll provide you with a spreadsheet that breaks down each cost and each day trip so you can also plan and adjust your trip according to your budget. I'll also share with you accommodation recommendations and a breakdown of all the buses/trains you'd need to take.
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Pets • Female Solo • Plus Size • Adventure • Art • Budget • Camping • History • Outdoors • Overlanding • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Road Trip • Romantic • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness • Van Life
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Want to spend a weekend in Scotland? Edinburgh is the perfect place! Stunning views, nature, and history merge to create a magical place.
Just 45 minutes by bus from the Airport, the city centre offers a wide range of activities to do as well as many historical places to visit.
Want to know a secret about Edinburgh? You can visit most of it by foot!
Foodie • History • Shopping • Photography • People & Culture • Coffee • Relaxation • Beach • Art • Architecture • Adventure
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During the winter months I worked in Edinburgh as a freelancer for Edinburgh's Christmas Festival. In our free time we explore the best places to eat and drink :)
In general, you can stroll around the city and find a great number of nice cafes and restaurants. I've just compiled a list of my favourites. Hopefully this will save you some time researching.
Foodie • People & Culture • Romantic • Coffee
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🌳 I lived in Edinburgh for 4 years during my bachelor degree. Biology to be precise so as you can guess I spent lots of my free and uni time in nature. And Edinburgh is a perfect place for this! Mix of history, culture and nature. Within few minutes walk you can get from modern art museum to hilly park. Or short local bus ride will take you to a massive regional park.
🌳 In this guide you'll find 10 nature spots in Edinburgh if you want to escape the city a bit and enjoy Scottish wilderness. All spots are accessible either by walk or a public bus.
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Female Solo • Adventure • Budget • Camping • History • Outdoors • Overlanding • People & Culture • Photography • Relaxation • Road Trip • Slow Travel • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness
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In this guide I'll share with you all the free activities I found in Edinburgh after living there for 4 years. Everything between museums, nature, historical sights and events. Hopefully you'll find it useful for your next trip to Scotland
Accessibility • Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Gluten-free / Celiac • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Plus Size • Female Solo • Vegetarian • Vegan • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Camping • Design • History • Relaxation • RV • Photography • People & Culture • Overlanding • Outdoors • Road Trip • Romantic • Slow Travel • Van Life • Sustainable/Eco
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Scotland - the land of iconic views, food, and a FANTASTIC campervanning destination. We campervanned here for two weeks with this itinerary and had such an amazing experience. This guide covers 14 days and a whole lot of campervanning - get ready for a roadtrip! It covers the following destinations:
- Glencoe
- Isle of Skye
- NC500
- The Cairngorms
- Aberdeen
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
& MANY destinations and things to do in between these major stops.
For some places it includes restaurants (but not all, as it's a campervanning itinerary so you'll likely be cooking most of your meals), lots of adventure (hikes, views, and activities), where to stay (parking your campervan is SO easy in Scotland we've included where to look for camping spots and also included campervan sites to hook up to for each spot), and inside intel on what you should know before you visit.
This itinerary is for the adventurous and people who want to get BUSY during their time here to see as much as possible. It includes quite a bit of driving and lots of activities. Whilst this itinerary is jam-packed, you can easily choose what you want from each day to give you more downtime, and spread some of the activities over multiple days to cut down on your driving time - it's very easily manipulated to suit your needs.
Family • Backpacker • 50+ • Couples • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • Adventure • Architecture • Camping • Foodie • Outdoors • Overlanding • Relaxation • Road Trip • Van Life • Photography • RV
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Have a magical experience for a short few days in captivating Edinburgh. Harry Potter fans where you at?
Scotland's capital is rich in history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. From exploring the majestic Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock to strolling along the iconic Royal Mile lined with charming shops and historic buildings, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this enchanting city.
📍New town and Leith
📍Upper old town
📍Lower old town
✔️100% sightseeing by foot
✔️Harry potter experience
✔️Grim side of Edinburgh
Car-free • Female Solo • Groups • Couples • Accessibility • 50+ • Architecture • Art • Boutique • History • People & Culture • Photography • Romantic • Coffee
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Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Scotland! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Scottish for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations
All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!
Notes: Best to visit May-August (during festivals like Fringe and Edinburgh Intl Festival). Good bus system and trains for day trips.
Couples • Family • Architecture • Art • Budget • History • Foodie • Coffee • Design • People & Culture
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Short on time for your Edinburgh adventure? Congratulations! Your ultimate travel companion awaits right here!
Welcome to the best 24-hour Edinburgh travel guide, where I cover all the must-do activities, dining spots, and accommodation options in Scotland's capital—all conveniently packed into this FREE guide!
While this itinerary is designed for a jam-packed day in Edinburgh, it can easily be split over two days if you prefer a more leisurely pace.
Without further ado, let's dive into our guide which includes:
👉🏼Essential Insights about Edinburgh
👉🏼How to Get Around Edinburgh
👉🏼Best Places to Stay (with Options)
👉🏼Detailed 1-day Itinerary
👉🏼Cheap Eats
👉🏼Smart Budgeting Tips
👉🏼Your Vacation Preview: What to Expect in Edinburgh
Backpacker • Couples • Car-free • Female Solo • Architecture • Art • Budget • History • People & Culture
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After spending almost 6 months in this beautiful region of Australia, I decided to summarize my favourite hikes, viewpoints, waterfalls, beaches & much more in this map.
Featuring over 100 different spots all over Victoria, this map will hopefully inspire you to visit this incredibly diverse region.
Backpacker • Family • Groups • Couples • Adventure • Budget • Camping • Outdoors • Road Trip
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Edinburgh, also known as Auld Reekie by its residents, is the capital of Scotland. It is the second-most populous city in Scotland, with a population of over 500,000 people. The city is located in southeastern Scotland, on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth estuary.
Edinburgh is a beautiful city with a rich history and culture. The city is known for its medieval Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Town is home to Edinburgh Castle, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Scotland.
The New Town, which was built in the 18th century, is home to many of the city's Georgian buildings. Edinburgh is also a major center for arts and culture, with many museums, theaters, and art galleries. The city is also home to the University of Edinburgh, one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world.
50+ • Accessibility • Backpacker • Business • Couples • Digital Nomads • Family • Groups • LGBTQ+ • Plus Size • Female Solo • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Design • Foodie • History • Luxury • People & Culture • Photography • Romantic • Shopping
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