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Edinburgh Castle, Harry Potter, and Local Pubs: The DIY Cruise Excursion

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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👁️ 12K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 28:44
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are very much looking forward to exploring this town for a few key reasons.

This is a very very cute street.

We're just pivoting. So, I'll tell you what you're going to do. You're going to grab a beer in a pub.

This is gorgeous. So, make your way here.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book Edinburgh Castle tickets online in advance to avoid long lines.
Take the train from Greenock to Edinburgh for a budget-friendly DIY excursion.
Explore the Royal Mile and Cockburn Street for picturesque walks and local pubs.
Plan for 3 days in Edinburgh to fully experience the city, including pubs at night.
Carry an umbrella and be prepared for rain, as it's common in Scotland.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to navigate train transfers from Greenock to EdinburghThe train journey is easy and takes about 2 hours; switch trains at Glasgow.
Avoiding long lines at popular spots like The Milkman cafeSkip crowded places; there are alternatives like Starbucks with no line.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore Edinburgh on a budget during a cruise stop?
QWhat are the key attractions in Edinburgh for DIY cruisers?
QHow to handle last-minute itinerary changes due to weather?
QWhat are the best ways to experience local culture and pubs in Edinburgh?

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconItinerary Route1½ Sad BaconPort Destination2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Veress2½ Sad Bacon
Edinburgh3 Happy Bacon
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Greenock1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Discover how to explore Edinburgh on a budget with our ultimate DIY cruise excursion guide! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We show you how to skip the expensive cruise tours and take the train from Greenock to Edinburgh for a fraction of the cost. Join us as we wander the Royal Mile, hunt for Harry Potter inspirations, and enjoy local Scottish pubs—all while dodging Storm Amy! Timestamps: 00:00 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Welcome to Edinburgh: The Ultimate DIY Cruise Excursion 00:45 🏘️ Exploring Cockburn Street & The Royal Mile 01:29 ☕ The Milkman vs. Starbucks: Local Coffee Spots 02:46 🎶 Bagpipes on the Royal Mile 04:47 ⛪ St. Giles' Cathedral & Budget Tips 06:40 🏰 Edinburgh Castle: Tickets & Tips 08:52 🗺️ Mapping Our Route: Train Station to Castle 11:44 🚶‍♂️ Best Walking Tours in Edinburgh 13:46 🧙‍♀️ Harry Potter Inspirations: The Elephant House 16:57 ⛈️ Dodging Storm Amy: Cruising in Bad Weather 27:25 🚂 How to Get from Greenock Cruise Port to Edinburgh by Train #EdinburghTravelGuide #ScotlandTravel #DIYCruiseExcursion #EdinburghOnABudget #BrianAndCarrie ➡️ Where to stay in Edinburgh: https://expedia.com/affiliates/hotel-search-old-town-edinburgh.NH41N9D ➡️ Top Edinburgh Day trips: https://www.viator.com/Edinburgh/d739-ttd?pid=P00168394&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector 🔴 Subscribe for more money-saving travel guides: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A?sub_confirmation=1 #Edinburgh #DIYTravel #CruiseTips #BudgetTravel #Scotland #BrianAndCarrie #TravelVlog ✅ Our Travel Planner: https://carrie-s-site-6fbd.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/travel-budgeting-digital-download ➡️ OUR TOP TRAVEL TOOLS: ● Travel Insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=brianandcarrie&utm_source=brianandcarrie&utm_medium=Ambassador ● VPN we use and trust: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=d4bfb5df-f0c4-499b-bbb0-4734c69aa265&website_id=07ce4335-e112-4c0a-932c-33a2e51dc93e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordvpn.com ❤️ HOW TO FOLLOW US AND SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL • Buy us a Beer (helps us to continue to produce videos): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brianandcarrie1 • PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brianandcarrieyt • SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A • INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/brian.andcarrie • FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brianandcarrie21/ • OUR TRAVEL COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink ✨ TRAVEL TIPS • FREE ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/airbnbchecklist • FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/newsletter • FREE PACKING LIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/packinglist • WEBSITE https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/ • Join our Travel Community: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink