Dean Village on the Water of Leith

Itinerary · Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh in 48 hours: the New Town, Stockbridge and Leith

A second day beyond the Royal Mile: the galleries, the Water of Leith, Stockbridge and the port.

Two days

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  1. Day 1, 10:00

    1Scottish National Gallery

    New Town·Gallery

    The national collection on the Mound.

  2. Day 1, 12:30

    2Scottish National Portrait Gallery

    New Town·Gallery

    The Great Hall on Queen Street.

  3. Day 1, 15:00

    3The Water of Leith: Dean Village to Stockbridge

    Stockbridge·Walk

    Along the river to Stockbridge.

  4. Day 1, 19:30

    4Avery

    Stockbridge·Creative

    One MICHELIN Star (2026), on St Stephen Street.

  5. Day 2, 10:00

    5The Royal Yacht Britannia

    Leith·Royal yacht

    Five decks at Ocean Terminal.

  6. Day 2, 13:00

    6The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: The Vaults

    Leith·Whisky bar

    A dram in Leith.

  7. Day 2, 19:30

    7The Kitchin

    Leith·Modern Cuisine

    One MICHELIN Star (2026), on Commercial Quay.

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