Is it your first coach trip to Edinburgh or are you travelling to the beautiful city after a long time? Either ways, this article was written for you, so that you can have a mini guide with you. Let’s get started!
Travel Tips
If you are travelling to the city for the first time, these travel tips will help you to stay within your budget:
- Look for free activities because there are so many beautiful landmarks and tourist attractions that you can visit for free.
- Edinburgh is known for its beautiful topography, so why not spend a day by the nature and explore the beautiful terrain?
- Go for day trips because they are much cheaper.
Things to Pack
The weather in Scotland is very unpredictable, so it is highly recommended that you pack the following things:
- Boots
- Jacket
- Raincoat
- Scarf
- Tights
- Umbrella
Things to Do in Edinburgh
Here are some of the top tourists attractions that you need to visit when in the city:
- Arthur’s Seat
- Edinburgh Castle
- Greyfriars Cemetery
- Holyrood Palace
- National Museum of Scotland
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Scotch Whisky Experience
Food You Must Eat in Edinburgh
Scottish food is famous all over the world. When you will visit the city, you will find that several places offer breakfast fry-ups, stews, and fish and chips. In addition to that, make sure that you try the following things:
- Cullen skink– This is the national dish of Scotland and is basically a soup with a milky broth.
- Haggis– A savory pudding made of sheep.
- Porridge– This can be sweet or savory, dependi9ng on the way you like it.
- Smoked fish– Referred to as smokie – the fish is marinated overnight.