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Edinburgh

City Weekend difficulty: Moderate with kids: yes

The capital of Scotland, with a castle on a volcanic rock, cobbled alleys and an air of legend in the mist. You climb hills within the city itself to see it all from above.

The pop wink

J. K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter in Edinburgh cafés, and the old town breathes that air of castles and alleys.

With kids

Go up to the castle and hear the cannon that fires every day at one o'clock
Explore the narrow alleys («closes») that drop from the main street
Walk the colorful, steep Victoria Street
Climb the hill of Arthur's Seat to see the whole city and the sea

Accessibility: 6+ years — lots of slopes and stairs; keep a coat handy

With family

Walk the Royal Mile from castle to palace, stopping at every shop
Watch a street show of bagpipes and kilts
Visit the national museum, free and full of things to touch
Tell the story of how part of Harry Potter was written here

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Edinburgh. ← All destinations