$4 vs $3 · Scotland vs Scotland
Scotland's castle-on-the-hill capital. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Fringe Festival in August. Best for: festivals, whisky, gothic atmosphere.
Full Edinburgh guide →Scotland's gritty cultural capital. Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture, indie music, friendliest city in UK by surveys. Best for: indie music, Highland gateway, locals chat to you.
Full Glasgow guide →Glasgow is the cheaper pick at $3 (vs $4). Saves $1 for food and activities.
Glasgow is cheaper at $3 (vs Edinburgh at $4). Saves you $1 on a $10 budget.
Both are premium ($4 and $3) — tight for backpackers but doable.
Yes — both are in Europe. They combine well in a regional itinerary.
Scotland's castle-on-the-hill capital. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Fringe Festival in August. Best for: festivals, whisky, gothic atmosphere.
Scotland's gritty cultural capital. Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture, indie music, friendliest city in UK by surveys. Best for: indie music, Highland gateway, locals chat to you.