Edinburgh
About 4 hr 30 min by train from London
A castle on a volcano, the Royal Mile and whisky bars.
Why locals go
A train weekend to Scotland's capital.
Visiting London?
At 4 hr 30 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in London for your flight home.
What to book
- Edinburgh Castle
- Underground vaults ghost tour
- Whisky tasting
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset on Calton Hill
- Candlelit Old Town dinner
With friends
- Ghost tour
- Hike Arthur's Seat then pubs
When to go
Year-round, August festival.