Best timing (very realistic cruise day)

• 8:00–9:00 AM – tender ashore

• 9:00–10:00 AM – travel into Edinburgh

• 10:00–11:30 AM – Edinburgh Castle

• 11:30–1:30 PM – Royal Mile walk

• 1:30–2:30 PM – lunch

• 2:30–3:30 PM – Victoria Street / Grassmarket

• 3:30–4:30 PM – Princes Street / gardens

• 4:30 PM – return toward South Queensferry

• Back early for tender safety

This is a very comfortable first-time Edinburgh day.

Best transportation (important)

From South Queensferry to Edinburgh, the best choices are:

1) Cruise shuttle bus (easiest)

What to book in advance

For a smooth first visit, pre-book:

• Edinburgh Castle ticket (important)

Best overall (first-time Edinburgh lunch)

Makars Mash Bar

4.8•Scottish restaurant•Closed

This is one of the best first-time Edinburgh lunch choices because it is:

• very close to the Royal Mile

• classic Scottish food

• fast enough for a cruise day

• cozy and very reliable

Best if you want your “Scotland lunch”:

• haggis

• sausage

• slow braised beef

• salmon

• all with their famous mashed potatoes