Edinburgh looks compact until you start climbing its hills, chasing viewpoints and discovering how much the Old Town packs into its closes and lanes. Fresh from five days in the city, Tracy and Doug cut through the noise with a clear, listener-friendly menu of their 12 favourite things to do in Edinburgh, drawn from decades of visits between them. Pick what fits your time, your budget and your energy.We start with the big hitters worth planning around first, then the practical bits that make or break a day: booking tickets early, timing your visits and wearing shoes that can handle steep streets. Here's what we cover:Edinburgh Castle: Crown Jewels, St Margaret's Chapel and why you need to book ahead in summerThe Royal Mile: closes, courts, wynds and the hidden gardens most visitors walk straight pastThe Real Mary King's Close: Edinburgh's buried 17th century street, and what to expect if you don't love enclosed spacesPalace of Holyroodhouse: Mary Queen of Scots, Holyrood Abbey and why to check for last minute closuresArthur's Seat or Calton Hill: which viewpoint suits you, depending on your fitness levelNational Museum of Scotland: free entry, a brilliant rainy day option and a rooftop view most people missGreyfriars Kirkyard: Greyfriars Bobby, grave robbers and the city's spookier sideCamera Obscura: Victorian optical magic and five floors of illusions for familiesEdinburgh food and drink: haggis at Makars Mash Bar, whisky tastings and our favourite afternoon tea in the whole of the UK at The DomeRoyal Yacht Britannia: take the tram to LeithDay trips with Rabbie's: St Andrews, Fife, Alnwick and Bamburgh (use code UKTP10 for 10% off via our link)Islander workshop: make your own Harris Tweed bag, and book ahead because it sells outPlanning your own trip to Edinburgh? Leave us a SpeakPipe message with your questions, share this episode with anyone heading to Scotland, and if you enjoy the podcast we'd love you to leave a review on your favourite app.📝 Show Notes - Episode 205🎟️ Sponsored by Walks Tours & Devour Tours. Explore London with expert guides, from sightseeing to food tours.👉 Book London sightseeing tours with Walks 👉 Book London food tours with DevourSupport the show⭐️ Need help planning your UK trip? Choose the option that works best for you:Video Reviews (available anytime) — send us your itinerary for detailed feedback.1:1 Consultations - live Zoom session with Doug & Tracy. 🎤 Leave us a voice message➡️ Sponsor our show ➡️ Leave us a tip Work With Us - Contact [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. Using them supports the podcast at no extra cost. Thank you ❤️

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