Antico on the Terrace

Summer in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a unique vibe, charm and originality and in summer this is magnified with a cultural explosion as Edinburgh hosts the largest arts festival in the world! Keep reading to discover our top picks for enjoying Edinburgh during the summer.

Antico on the Terrace
Princes Street Gardens, Sunbathers
Pear Tree

Season Highlights

The summer months are ideal for exploring the city and its surroundings as the weather is usually reasonably warm and pleasant. It doesn’t get dark until at least 9pm so all the more time to spend out of doors. Soak up the festival atmosphere, relax with a cool drink in one of the city’s beer gardens or dine al fresco. 

Our Summer Favourites

Forth Boat Tours Three Bridges Cruise,© Forth Boat Tours

Forth Boat Tours

Explore the Firth of Forth in the sun on a 90-minute boat cruise.
Portobello Beach

Portobello

Fancy a day in the sun? Head to Portobello for beaches, ice-creams and more!
Exterior photo of The Royal Yacht Britannia,© Marc Millar

The Royal Yacht Britannia

Visit one of Edinburgh’s top attractions and sun yourself on the boat’s impressive deck while learning about its fascinating Royal history.
Lind and Lime Gin Tasting and Tour,© All Copyright Reserved

Lind & Lime Gin Distillery

Summer is cocktail season and where better to sip on a refreshing G&T than at Lind & Lime Distillery. Learn about the distilling process and even bottle your own gin during your visit.

What’s On this Summer

Be inspired

Cold Town Beer Tower
Relax in Edinburgh’s brilliant beer gardens
Leith Shoreline
The perfect summer’s day in Leith
Princes Street Gardens, View to Castle
Top 10 sunny day activities in Edinburgh

What about the Weather?

Want to know what weather to expect while visiting? Visit our Weather & Time page for more information.

Summer Weather in Edinburgh
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