Most Edinburgh & Lothians itineraries online are built off the same five spots, copied from the last guide.

We laid out a full 5-day Edinburgh & Lothians itinerary, paced properly instead of rushed, built around what the Royal Mile crowd leaves out.

This is the itinerary people wish they'd found before they booked, not after they got home. It's free. The only cost is planning your Edinburgh & Lothians trip without it.