Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SUGGESTED
EDINBURGH
& GLASGOW
ITINERARIES
Few travelers have unlimited time, and so some sug-
gested itineraries for 3-day and weeklong visits to
Edinburgh and Glasgow may be helpful. This chapter
will also help you to plan your time if you want to venture
further afield to see the outstanding sights in the areas
around Edinburgh and Glasgow. These itineraries incorpo-
rate information found in chapters 8 and 16, and also
include ideas from chapters 12 and 20. Most of the attrac-
tions below have cross-references to the pages with listing
information and more details.
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These itineraries highlight major sights, such as Edinburgh's Royal Mile,
but also direct you to less celebrated spots, such as Alexander “Greek”
Thomson's Holmwood House on Glasgow's Southside. The pace may
look a bit breathless for some visitors. If you prefer a more relaxed pace,
then skip an attraction or two: These plans are suggestions, not require-
ments. You may also mix bits of one itinerary with highlights of another.
By combining the first and second itineraries, you'll have an instant
plan for visiting both Glasgow and Edinburgh in 1 week (with a day to
spare).
Note:
Visiting most attractions in Edinburgh and Glasgow can be
done on foot and by using public transportation; excursions outside the
cities may well require a car. For car hire advice, see p. 58.
EDINBURGH IN 3 DAYS
Although it's impossible to see all of Edinburgh in 3 days, you can still get
a good feel for the city. The city center is compact, with Old and New
