SCOTLAND

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Movies to watch / Trainspotting and Braveheart 

Great books to read / kidnapped (Stevenson) or Tje prime of Miss Jean Broody and sunset song 

Edinburgh

Smooth flight with everyone sleeping and catching flights after season change of schedule.

Early arrival to Edinburgh. Skyline. 100 for just 39£ 6 return tickets. The bus leaves you right at the bottom of Cockburn street. 

Stay at the Monosuites. 300£ for all of us one night. Cosy apartments at an attic floor. Kitchenette. 

Walk around the city starting at the fantastic Royal Mile. Quick lunch based on pies at the Ensign Ewart  Great pies, murphies, and cheese plates. 

Ensign Ewart

Ensign Ewart

After filling out bellies, we do an approach to tue castle, incredible winds, hail, and extremely cold. Cheeky little stop at a great coffee bar Hideout

After that we do a really nice tour around the city spotting historic as well as Harry Potter (below the detailed itinerary) 

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Really nice dinner at the Old Tavern in the Royal Mile where we get to know the timings that Scottish law specifies when you attend these places with kids. 

EDINBURGH

A PREMIUM FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE

A curated editorial-style walking experience blending history, Harry Potter, and hidden Edinburgh.

THE ROUTE

EDINBURGH CASTLE

Perched dramatically on an extinct volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline and anchors the city's identity. 
This is where your journey begins—immersed in centuries of Scottish history.

Take your time to explore the esplanade, absorb the sweeping panoramic views, and step into Crown Square, the heart of the fortress.
This opening moment sets the tone: grand, historic, unforgettable.

→ Next: Walk downhill to Castlehill (2 min)

CASTLEHILL

Castlehill marks the beginning of the Royal Mile. Here, medieval Edinburgh starts to reveal itself through stone façades and narrow closes.

Pause briefly. Let the atmosphere sink in before the route transitions into more vibrant and playful streets.

→ Next: Turn left downhill to Victoria Street (5 min)

VICTORIA STREET

A cinematic curve of color and character, Victoria Street feels like stepping into a storybook.

Often associated with Diagon Alley, it blends fantasy and reality. Independent shops, layered architecture, and vivid façades create one of the most memorable streets in the city.

→ Next: Continue downhill to Grassmarket (2 min)

GRASSMARKET

A lively historic square beneath the castle’s dramatic cliffs.

Once a marketplace and gathering point, today it offers open space, terraces, and one of the best photographic perspectives back toward the castle.

→ Next: Walk uphill via Candlemaker Row to Greyfriars (5 min)

GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD

A place where Edinburgh’s history and literary imagination intersect.

This atmospheric cemetery is linked to Harry Potter through names like Tom Riddle, and to local legend through Greyfriars Bobby.
Walk slowly, taking in the textures, the silence, and the stories.

→ Next: Walk to George Heriot’s viewpoint (3 min)

GEORGE HERIOT’S SCHOOL

A striking, turreted building that evokes the spirit of Hogwarts.

While not officially confirmed as inspiration, its resemblance fuels the imagination—especially for younger visitors.

→ Next: Walk to Elephant House area (4 min)

ELEPHANT HOUSE AREA

A literary landmark tied to J.K. Rowling’s time in Edinburgh.

Even as the original café undergoes restoration, the surrounding area remains a symbolic anchor of the Harry Potter origin story.

→ Next: Walk to Royal Mile (8 min)

DEACON BRODIE’S TAVERN

A classic Edinburgh pub located at the heart of the Royal Mile.

This is your essential pause: a moment to sit, recharge, and enjoy food and drink in a historic setting.

→ Next: Walk to Mary King’s Close (2 min)

MARY KING’S CLOSE

Beneath the Royal Mile lies a hidden world.

This underground network reveals preserved streets frozen in time, offering a rare and immersive glimpse into Edinburgh’s past.

→ Next: Return to Royal Mile (2 min)

ROYAL MILE & ST GILES

The spine of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the perfect conclusion.

Here, history, architecture, and city life converge. End your day with a slow walk, light exploration, and a final sense of place.

→ Next: End of tour