Skip the cramped sightseeing tours and just walk the pedestrian deck for a raw view of the iconic red rail bridge. It gets brutally gusty up there, so pack an extra hoodie even in July. Spend 30 minutes here if you are driving toward the Highlands; it beats sitting in motorway traffic. Grab a coffee in South Queensferry after your trek. It is completely free and hits better than any paid cruise.
Walk the historic spine of the city from the castle to the palace. · Get lost in the narrow wynds and medieval architecture of the Old Town.
