EDINBURGH
A sense of history is all around you here - Edinburgh won’t disappoint if you’re looking for a flavour of old Scotland.
Get lost in the cobbled alleyways of the Old Town topped by the sturdy Edinburgh Castle, admire the Georgian splendour of the New Town and climb Calton Hill for outstanding views across the city and the sea beyond.
Edinburgh is home to more Michelin starred restaurants than any other part of the UK outside London, so if you’re in the mood for an award-winning dinner, you’re in luck. Try Castle Terrace (link is external) or The Kitchin (link is external) for first-class modern food using the finest Scottish ingredients.
And don’t forget to sample a warming dram or two of the national drink on a Scotch Whisky tour (link is external).
Edinburgh is well linked to the rest of the country by road and rail. The quickest option from London is to fly, which takes 1 hour 10 minutes.