Edinburgh in 2 Days: Your Ultimate Guide

I’m just back from an awesome two days in Edinburgh, where we ate, drank and explored our way around as much of the city as possible. Here’s what we got up to on our Edinburgh weekend to help you plan Edinburgh in 2 days for yourself.

I’ve been to Edinburgh before, in fact, this was my third time – I’m starting to learn the lay of the land. So here’s a quick 48-hour Edinburgh itinerary to show you exactly what you can expect from two days in Scotland’s capital city. 

It’s a relatively small city, so you can definitely fit a lot into 2 days in Edinburgh. It’s a great amount of time to fit in the big sights, some stunning views, and a few tasty restaurants, before either heading home or spreading your wings and seeing what the rest of Scotland has to offer.

READ MORE: My Scotland Road Trip from Edinburgh to Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland was been named *Most Beautiful Country in the World* by Rough Guides readers, so now you definitely need to visit!

How to Spend 2 Days in Edinburgh

Everything you need to know for a wonderful weekend in Edinburgh!

Day one in Edinburgh

Here’s a map of Edinburgh for day one. See, it’s only an hour’s walk between everywhere I recommend, and you won’t go to all