Edinburgh itinerary: how to spend three days in the Scottish capital, according to a local

In the grand scheme of things, Scotland’s a small place, drivable from shore to shore in a day and with an ancient, compact capital at its heart.

Part of the allure of an Edinburgh itinerary is that it’s so manageable, yet the offering is far-reaching. There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites to be found just a short walk away from each other in the Old and New Towns, while the progress around the historic docks in Leith is rapidly changing the area into one of the most dynamic dining…