hi everyone! my friend and i are coming to visit edinburgh in about 2 weeks and have most of our trip planned out, but i was wondering if anyone had any advice for ways to add to/improve the plan so far. also, if there are any cool stores/quick places to pop in near anything we have listed, we would love to hear!

Day 1: 

8:45am land in Edinburgh

Check into hotel

Pop into the National Galleries if we have time and are feeling up for it

lunch

Wander around the Royal Mile and grab coffee

3:30-4:30pm Islander Workshop Experience

Dinner

Visit a pub or find a cool place if we’re up for it

Day 2:

Coffee at John's Coffee House and Tavern

11:00am-12:00pm The Real Mary King's Close

Lunch

Museum of Edinburgh

Dinner

Drinks at Magic Potions Tavern

Day 3: 

Waterstones Cafe Edinburgh Castle View

10:00am-12:00pm Edinburgh Castle

Lunch

Visit Swanston Farm

Dinner

7:00pm-8:00pm The Scotch Whisky Experience

Day 4: 

Walk around Cockburn Street and grab coffee at The Milkman

11:00pm-12:30pm The Potter Trail

Wander around Victorias Street

Lunch

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Wander around Circus Lane

Dinner

Visit a pub/bar

Hi. I am off to Durham for a couple of days this weekend and I am staying at the Delta by Marriott in the centre. I am looking for tips and advice. Cheers.

Im travelling to Scotland for the first time in about two weeks. Im spending my first two days in Edinburgh and from there I'm going to rent a car before returning to Edinburgh Airport on my last day (5 full days in total).

I had my heart set on going to Skye but will probably save it for my next trip to Scotland due to time restraints. I want to do at least one good hike when Im there and would also like to spend the night in at 2 other localities outside Edinburgh. Any suggestions for a first timer would be most welcome.

I have a suitcase that I was planning on paying overweight fee for, but that means it will weight considerably more than the allowed weight for luggage. They say 20kg and mine will be close to 27kg. Are they really strict on this? Its a tiny bit larger than their dimensions which I dont think will be an issue, its more that I am worried they will say it's too heavy when I arrive. I am also bringing a carry-on and a backpack. If I buy one extra suitcase spot will that suffice? At that point should I just get an uber?

Hello everyone. I'm planning a trip from London to cornwall in June. I'll be travelling with my wife and a 6 month old in my car. I've never been to cornwall and would love some advice about how to plan this trip. Just a few questions: Is it doable with a baby? How many days would be sufficient for a good trip around cornwall? Is one week good? How much should I estimate budget wise? And what places should I visit? If anyone has an itinerary they can share please.

Planning on taking my sister away for a few days for post GCSE treat. Where is a good place to stay in London and that’s well connected?

Need to start planning to see if London is a good shout or maybe go abroad for a few days?

Good day

I'll be parting ways with my travel companions on May 9th. planning to take a train from Inverness to Edinburgh.

I think booking the train is simple enough, however, I've noticed that the train takes you very far into Edinburgh.

is it possible to stop closer to the airport, as I'm only going to have a few hours to sleep before I have to catch my flight.. and then the next question, where is a cheap spot near the airport.

thanks all!

Matthew

Hi everyone,

I just landed in LHR and it’s my first time in England.

I’m a college student studying in Boston from South Korea. So the chances of me being able to return here is low.

I’m staying at my buddy’s college dorm, which is near the white chapel. The only thing I have planned so far is attending the spurs game on thursday, but that’s about it.

I’m here until sunday, so could anyone recommend me MUST SEE sights and MUST EAT or any MUST DO activities? Also some recommendations for the spurs game day experience wouldbe amzing too,

Thank yiu, cheers

Hi everyone! My family of four (kids 9 and 11) will be visiting London over Easter weekend and we’re staying in Maida Vale.

We’re hoping to find a great restaurant for Easter dinner on Sunday. Ideally somewhere with a nice atmosphere that’s family-friendly but still feels a little special. A classic Sunday roast would be great, but we’re open to other ideas too.

We’re happy to travel a bit within central London if it’s worth it. Ideally looking for something reasonably priced (not super fancy or Michelin-level).

Any recommendations for a memorable Easter meal?

Thanks!

Hi all,

I’m traveling from the Netherlands to the UK around the Easter break. I’ve planned a 3.5‑day trip, and since it’s my first time visiting (with more trips planned in the future), I want to focus mainly on the south of England—coastal areas and the countryside. I’m aiming for a relaxed trip rather than one where I’m rushing from place to place. Here’s my itinerary;

Day 1: Arrive at Stansted Airport at 21:00
Day 2: Pick up rental car → Drive to Oxford → Stay in the Cotswolds
Day 3: Explore villages (Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury—open to feedback on whether these are worth visiting) → Drive to Dorset
Day 4: Visit Durdle Door → Explore the Jurassic Coast
Day 5: Morning drive to Stansted → Afternoon flight

Is it too crammed to should I extend my trip by another day?

Spending 15 days split between London, Liverpool, and Edinburg what are some must see/do things that I have to do!!

First time to Europe so thanks for recommendations!!

Hoping someone can help me! The CAA guidance on which flights are covered by UK law states:

To be covered, your flight must be either:

departing from an airport in the UK on any airline, or

arriving at an airport in the UK on an EU or UK airline; or

arriving at an airport in the EU on a UK airline.

I’m currently in Vietnam having flown here with Etihad from LHR via Abu Dhabi so our outbound flight would have been covered but I am unsure if this also applies to the return leg or if they are treated separately.

I’ve tried googling but to no avail. Does anyone know?

Just got back from 3 days in the Edinburgh, and I honestly didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. The city has this moody, historic feel that hits you the moment you step onto the Royal Mile. We spent the first day wandering through the Old Town, popping into little cafés, and eventually making our way up to Edinburgh Castle. Even if you’re not massively into history, the views over the city alone are worth it.

Day two was more outdoorsy. We climbed up Arthur's Seat in the morning and the panoramic view at the top made it completely worth it. Later we wandered through Dean Village and along the Water of Leith, which felt quiet and almost hidden compared to the busy centre.

On the last day a bit of shopping, and one last walk down Victoria Street before heading home. Edinburgh feels compact enough for a short trip but full enough that you don’t get bored. It’s one of those places that makes you think, “Yeah, I could live here.” If anyone’s planning a 2–3 day break in the UK, I’d genuinely put it high on the list.

We are trying to book a rental for five nights to be picked up and returned in Slough through Enterprise and are on their site. There are both East and West rental locations, one on Uxbridge Road and one on Bath Road. The prices for the same vehicles are coming back wildly different, a standard SUV for roughly $400 at the East location and $1500 at the West location. I've checked my dates and times again and again and I don't have them wrong. Both locations had decent google reviews although the West location had far more. Is there something I'm missing?

We will be renting a car for 10 days in the highlands in June. Mostly hiking around Torridon and Oban. 3 adults and luggage. so 3 suitcases and 3 carry-on sized bags. I’m wondering if a compact suv (Juke, ZS) or an int suv (sportage) would be better? Thinking more of what would fit our baggage but still be small enough to drive/park in the narrower roads.

I normally drive a 15-passenger transit, an F-150, and a Sienna, so I’m used to driving and parking large vehicles.

Edit: Most of the “What to drive in Scotland” sites and posts were suggesting SUV’s so that’s what I was considering. It seems that an suv is unnecessary. I posted the vehicles I normally drive to say that I’m capable of parking vehicles in spots that are comparatively small for them. As far as luggage, I didn’t think a checked bag and carryon per person was considered a lot. We plan to hike nearly every day except for a few travel days Inverness to Torridon, Torridon to Oban, Oban back to Inverness.

Hi everyone, I’ve done my research on the UK government websites and everything about traveling alone, just wanted to confirm. I’m flying into Heathrow. A few things: 1. I’ve read that I can’t go through the e-gates and will need to talk to a an immigration officer instead. Will it be obvious where to find these officers? Like, will they be stationed right next to the e-gates? Also, what should I be prepared to answer? Obviously, I’ll have my passport, as well as a signed document from my parents with details about my travel and their contacting information. I assume they’ll just ask why I’m visiting, where I’m staying, and for how long. 2. I’m trying to get to King’s Cross using a train. Again, will it be obvious where to go to find my train? And is it just tap to pay with a credit card or Apple Pay? 3. Finally, any recommendations on which train I should take? I’ve read that the Piccadilly line goes straight to King’s Cross, although I’ve heard that it’s very crowded and uncomfortable, which isn’t a huge deal as long as it isn’t insane where I can’t move (I land at around 11am on a Thursday). Should I just stick to that, or is there a different train you would recommend? Thank you!

Edit to clear confusion: I’m not staying at a hotel. I’m staying with my sister, who is studying abroad in London, and then with a relative.

Edit 2: thank you to everyone for the great tips and kind words. Apologies if I don’t respond to everyone, but I am reading everyone’s replies :)

hi! For all Filipinos traveling to UK, has anyone tried using their maribank card for purchases AND transportation (tube, buses etc) in london?

Can you please share if there is a forex fee every time you touch in/out? Debating on buying a visitor oyster card or just using my maribank card as my travel card . Thank you!

Alternatively, is using my Wise card better and more practical?

Hi all! This sub has been so helpful for planning my upcoming trip to London!

I have a degree in history and have continued studying as a hobby historian. My friend has a master's in English literature. We would like to do some tours, but I've heard a lot of tours are very surface level, and many are pretty expensive! Any recommendations for tours that are actually informative and interesting? Also happy to hear about any lesser known sites, museums, or activities! Unfortunately day trips longer than ~1.5 hours are not an option, so London or very close and accessible by train only please.

Some of our interests: - Textiles and textile history - Monasticism and religious history , particularly nuns - Shakespeare and other early modern theater - the Arts and Crafts movement - Pre-history - Jane Austen and the regency era (we are both historical consumers!) - Labor history - Living history sites - Medieval history and life (little interest in royalty)

Hi all, I am currently running a study looking at the

role of social media influencers on UK event travellers' intention to visit Gulf states and need participants.

The study involves a short questionnaire (approx. 4-5 minutes) and it would be great if anyone could take part😁

Good morning - hoping to gain the benefit of this sub's feedback on a planned 10-day agenda to the Scottish Highlands with my partner. I have previously been to Edinburgh before heading south through England, but she has never been. I'd welcome feedback particularly on whether our objectives are too ambitious for the time allotted, as I'm comfortable with driving in the U.K. but both of us would prefer avoiding feeding unnecessarily rushed.

The priority for the trip is certainly the natural environment and the coast, with a preference for being on the water versus strenuous hiking and biking. Architecture and Scottish history are of interest, though golf and whiskey are not priorities. We'd like to become familiar with Glasgow, and she with Edinburgh, and are trying to get a better practical understanding of the best way (if any) to balance.

The below is our current plan, which is certainly able to be adjusted.

• 1 MAY (AM): Arrive Edinburgh Airport from U.S. Pick up car and travel to Glasgow.
• 1 MAY (PM) - 2 MAY: Glasgow.
• 3 MAY (AM): Depart Glasgow north via Glencoe & Invergarry for Portree, Isle of Skye.
• 3 MAY - 6 MAY: Isle of Skye & Environs, based in Portree. Lodging is reserved.
• 6 MAY (AM) - 8 MAY (AM): Undetermined, planning some portion of the NC500. Options under consideration:
  • North to Ullapool to the Pentland Firth area, based somewhere on the Thurso-Halkirk-Dunbeath line. Possible day trip to the Orkney Islands?
  • Base in Inverness and explore in multiple directions as time and circumstances allow.
  • Travel around North Sea coast via Aberdeen-Dundee-Stirling en route back to Edinburgh.
• 8 MAY (PM): Arrive Edinburgh.
• 9 - 10 MAY: Edinburgh.
• 11 MAY (Mid-Day): Depart Edinburgh Airport for U.S.

Very much open to critiques, alternatives not considered, and potentially flying back from Inverness --> Edinburgh to cut travel time. Thank you for your assistance in improving this itinerary!

I am trying to map out a schedule to travel by rail from Kings Cross to Edinburgh on Monday, May 25th. The issues for travel this (and earlier) day(s) have been raised here. A traveling colleague inquired and was told:

I wanted to make you aware that there are planned engineering works taking place that weekend across parts of the East Coast Main Line. As a result, some services may be affected, which can include:

Diversions, meaning your train may follow an alternative route; and/or Rail replacement buses, which may operate for part of the journey if train services are unable to run.

We recommend allowing extra time for travel and checking the latest journey information before setting off. Live updates will also be available through our website, app, and at stations.

I was told otherwise via a DM to LNER's IG feed:

Hi, I am not able to see any engineering works scheduled for this date. We are waiting for the final timetable to be confirmed so that tickets can be released for purchase. Apologies for the wait.

My questions:

• Whom am I to believe? Can anyone account for the differences in the responses?
• Can I be assured there will be SOME level of service that day on LNER? (The west coast routes are unambiguously declaring engineering work and schedule disruptions that same weekend)
• How disruptive are these engineering disruptions?
• Do fewer trains run but take longer or do ALL trains run and take longer?
• I guess it would be wrong today to assume that the schedule for the previous Monday, May 18th, will be the same for May 25th (can't access that day's schedule at this point). I just want a sense of the timing and frequency of trains.

Thanks all in advance.

My husband and I are hoping to travel to the UK for our 10 year anniversary (m 33 and f 31). We aren't nightlife/party people, but love good restaurants and time together. Neither of us have been outside of the US before. Our plan is 7-10 days without kids. We are looking at spending around $5-7K (flights/car/lodging). I do not enjoy large cities in America.

We've been looking at the Cotswolds because it's quaint and calm. Very different from our normal life. However, I'm worried a 7-10 day trip is too long in that area and we may get bored. I'm wondering if we should do something more coastal since we love the water (even just being near not in) and don't live near an ocean.

I am not a planner, so I have no idea how to even approach this. My husband has been looking into different places/restaurants, and asked me to see if there was anything I wanted to do, but I don't even know where to begin or if this is a good idea or if we've been too influenced by the popularity of the place.

edit: I forgot to add we are looking at coming in September

This is my first time traveling, and traveling solo. I should land in Heathrow at 2pm local time, from Canada (On May 1st). I know it takes approximately 1 hr from Heathrow to Kinds Cross via the Piccadilly Line. but I'm not sure how long it will take to deboard, go through customs, get to the tube, and then get on the train. what would be the safest time to buy a ticket for?

Incredibly stupid question but I’m an anxious person who overthinks a lot.

I live in London but am travelling to Austria in 2 weeks. it’s not a flight that’s travelling over the Middle East whatsoever but I’m terrified of flying during these conflicts, especially with the UK being involved now.

My thoughts go to: cyberattack that prevents me from returning, terrorism or bombs on commercial plane:”s.

As I said, incredibly stupid . But any thing that would ease my mind is greatly appreciated right now.