Should I go to London or Edinburgh?

While most people leave London for smaller cities, Edinburgh offers the chance to head out into nature and explore parts of the Scottish Highlands. Truthfully, I'd say that both cities are well situated for day trips, but if I had to choose I'd give the edge to London.



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England arguably beats Scotland when it comes to visiting historical sites (you just can't top Stonehenge) but Scotland has extraordinary landscapes you could easily spend months wandering around. England has the cities, but Scotland has the cuisine.

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On average, a budget trip to Scotland is estimated to cost around £55, €62, or $66 per day.

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Edinburgh has been named among the '25 Most Beautiful Cities in the World' by a renowned US travel magazine. New York-based Travel + Leisure, which has nearly five million monthly readers, included Scotland's capital in its 'by-no-means exhaustive list' of the world's most beautiful cities.

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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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The best time to visit Scotland is during spring (late March to May) and fall (September to November).

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Scotland was voted above Canada and New Zealand as the world's most beautiful country. It is the “wild beaches, deep lochs and craggy castles” that gave Scotland the boost to take the top spot.

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A recent Rough Guides publication has ranked the top 20 most beautiful countries in the world for 2019, and unsurprisingly, Scotland ranked #1! Readers said the primary reasons for selecting Scotland – apart from the delightful locals – was its, “wild beaches, deep lochs, and craggy castles”.

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