Edinburgh Travel Guide 🏰
Everything you need to know before visiting Edinburgh — castles, festivals, budget & itinerary
🌤 Live Weather — Edinburgh
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📌 Quick Facts
Country United Kingdom
Region Scotland
Currency British Pound (£)
Language English / Scots
Time Zone GMT / BST
UNESCO Old & New Towns
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
UK Tourist Visa Up to 6 Months Insurance Recommended- Indian citizens require a UK Standard Visitor Visa
- Passport validity recommended: 6+ months
- Hotel booking & return ticket required
🗓 Best Time to Visit
May–Sep Best weather
Aug Festival season
Oct–Mar Cold & fewer tourists
Winter Christmas markets
💰 Average Trip Budget (Per Day)
- 🎒 Budget: £65–80 | ₹6,800–8,300 | $80–100
- 🏨 Mid-range: £110–150 | ₹11,500–15,700 | $135–185
- 👑 Luxury: £220+ | ₹23,000+ | $270+
August festival season is the most expensive period.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Holyrood Palace Arthur’s Seat Calton Hill Dean Village🚶 Transport & Getting Around
- Walkable city center
- Buses & trams available
- Day trips by train
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- EE, Vodafone, O2, Three
- eSIM widely supported
- Free Wi-Fi in cafés
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards accepted everywhere
- Scottish banknotes valid
- ATMs widely available
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Haggis, neeps & tatties
- Fish & chips
- Scottish salmon
- Shortbread
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Aug)
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Hogmanay (New Year)
🛡 Safety & Travel Tips
- Very safe city
- Weather changes quickly
- Book attractions early in summer
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Queue politely
- Respect historic sites
- Tipping optional (~10%)
🎒 What to Pack
- Waterproof jacket
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm layers
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Cool summers
- Cold winters
- Frequent rain & wind
🧳 Suggested 3-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Castle, Royal Mile
- Day 2 – Holyrood, Arthur’s Seat
- Day 3 – Dean Village & museums
❓ Edinburgh Travel FAQs
Is Edinburgh expensive for Indians?
Yes, but it’s manageable with budget hotels and public transport.
Is Edinburgh safe for tourists?
Yes, Edinburgh is one of the safest UK cities.
Do Indians need a visa for Edinburgh?
Yes, a UK Standard Visitor Visa is required.
How many days are enough for Edinburgh?
2–3 days are ideal to explore Edinburgh.