Edinburgh (2-3 Jan 24):
Bristol board
Edinburgh
Dublin
History of Edinburgh in a few lines:
Origins:
Edinburgh has its roots in a Celtic settlement and later in the fortress called “Din Eidyn”, occupied by the Angles in the 7th century. Its castle became a strategic point from the Middle Ages onwards.
Middle Ages:
During the Middle Ages, Edinburgh established itself as the political and commercial center of Scotland. In the 15th century, it was declared the capital of the Scottish kingdom, further solidifying its importance.
19th Century:
In the 19th century, the city experienced a cultural and scientific boom known as the Scottish Enlightenment. Its urban development expanded with the construction of the New Town, a symbol of elegance and planning.
Present:
In the 19th century, the city experienced a cultural and scientific boom known as the Scottish Enlightenment. Its urban development expanded with the construction of the New Town, a symbol of elegance and planning.
You go from being in a normal city, with its typical English houses, to stepping into a Harry Potter story. It's a must-see, but the old town, which is the beautiful part, isn't very big or cheap.
Hotel in Edinburgh: Cairn Hotel (taken the same way as before).
All 3 cities are walkable, here's the proof...:
1st photo Edinburgh, 2nd photo Dublin and 3rd photo Bristol:
We booked this trip with Destinia, choosing a multi-destination package. It cost us €1,034 for the two of us, including 3 hotels, 3 destinations, and 3 flights, and given the dates, it was a very good price.
The flights were:
Information obtained from the web https://www.exteriores.gob.es
Passport: Mandatory. The United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen area.
Visa:Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Visit the official website Clicking here.
European Health Insurance Card: It's necessary, it's very easy to order online and they send it to your home. Request.
Vaccines: There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry.
Foreign exchangeScotland and Bristol use the pound, while Dublin uses the euro. Revolut is very useful.
International driving permit: It is not mandatory. DGT.
Payment card/currency exchange: we always go with Revolut definitely.
Roaming: After Brexit, it is advisable to confirm with each company.
GPS: Maps.me Download the maps for Spain and they work great offline, whether you're on foot, by car, or on public transport.
Where to eat: If you want to eat at a restaurant, there's also the app. TheFork which has many discounts. If you book with the code 7C1B79A3 When you are finishing the booking, you will get 1000 Yums = €10 discount at your next meal. In addition to other special offers they often have, or simply to accumulate points and use them for discounts on your next payments.
It operates in several countries, including Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, and Australia.
Practical tips for traveling to Edinburgh
If you're traveling to Edinburgh from Glasgow, one of the most convenient options is to take the train, which takes about an hour—something often overlooked compared to driving. Furthermore, Scotland allows you to easily combine several cities with short, convenient journeys. Edinburgh is one of the UK's most well-rounded destinations, perfect for combining history, culture, and well-planned getaways in just a few days.
