- Overview
- Day-by-day itinerary
- Photos
- Best for
- Museums, a bus into Edinburgh and a coastal lunch
- Driving
- Gentle, with three nights in one base
- When to go
- October to March, with a booked winter pitch
- Ferries
- Mainland roads; no vehicle ferry
Why this trip: One booked base for three nights, with a low-ground outdoor day and an indoor option.
The trade-off: The North Berwick day is weather dependent. Swap it for more time in Edinburgh if coastal winds or road conditions are poor.
Your trip at a glance
| Day | Start → end | Driving |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Renfrew → Edinburgh | 1.5–2 h driving65–80 miles |
| Day 2 | Edinburgh → Edinburgh | No driving driving0 miles |
| Day 3 | Edinburgh → Edinburgh | 1.75–2.5 h driving60–80 miles |
| Day 4 | Edinburgh → Renfrew | 1.5–2 h driving65–80 miles |
Map & stops
Pink: overnight · Green: sights · Orange: food · Blue: useful stops
Choose a day to see its road journey. Tap a shared overnight pin for all its nights.
Daily directions
- Day 1 · A base outside the city Directions ↗
- Day 2 · Edinburgh without the van Directions ↗
- Day 3 · North Berwick, weather permitting Directions ↗
- Day 4 · The direct return Directions ↗
Your day-by-day plan
Your day-by-day plan
Day 1
A base outside the city
Day 2
Edinburgh without the van
Day 2Edinburgh without the van0 miles · No driving driving
Edinburgh → Edinburgh
Day 3
North Berwick, weather permitting
Day 3North Berwick, weather permitting60–80 miles · 1.75–2.5 h driving
Edinburgh → Edinburgh
