Can you walk around Edinburgh in a day?

Within Edinburgh's medieval Old Town and neoclassical New Town, there's so much to experience. If you only have a day in the city, don't despair: The city is big enough to keep you entertained but compact enough that you can explore almost everything on foot.



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For first time visitors, we recommend spending at least two or three days in Edinburgh, which will give you enough time to explore the city centre and see the main sites.

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Edinburgh is an expensive city by UK standards but not when we compare it to the capital London. Average rents for a 1 bedroom apartment stand at around $810pcm. For a large 3 bedroom apartment expect to pay around $1,240 a month. If you decide to live outside of the city center prices are much more reasonable.

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Edinburgh Castle is a place I just HAD to visit with my friends and I was not disappointed. The castle has amazing views and is full of history and re-enactments of life as it has been in the castle over several centuries. Going to the castle is one of the most amazing and satisfying experiences I have had.

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How to travel for free. Before getting on a tram, place your valid Scottish National Entitlement Card on the platform validator. If your card has a +1 entitlement and a companion is travelling with you, you must select this by pressing the relevant button on the ticket validation machine.

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Helpful? Definitely. You need to buy a ticket to enter the castle but you don't need a tour there.

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Who can get free bus travel? Every 5-21 year old living in Scotland for more than 6 months of the year can travel for free by bus if they have a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC). If you are 5-15 years old, your parent or guardian must apply for you.

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