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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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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 12K views๐Ÿ“… 5 months agoโฑ๏ธ 28:44
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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleNorthern_europeVeteran Cruiser

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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

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

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to navigate train transfers from Greenock to Edinburgh โ€” The train journey is easy and takes about 2 hours; switch trains at Glasgow.
Avoiding long lines at popular spots like The Milkman cafe โ€” Skip 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?

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Discover how to explore Edinburgh on a budget with our ultimate DIY cruise excursion guide! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ 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 pubsโ€”all while dodging Storm Amy! Timestamps: 00:00 ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Welcome to Edinburgh: The Ultimate DIY Cruise Excursion 00:45 ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Exploring Cockburn Street & The Royal Mile 01:29 โ˜• The Milkman vs. Starbucks: Local Coffee Spots 02:46 ๐ŸŽถ Bagpipes on the Royal Mile 04:47 โ›ช St. Giles' Cathedral & Budget Tips 06:40 ๐Ÿฐ Edinburgh Castle: Tickets & Tips 08:52 ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Mapping Our Route: Train Station to Castle 11:44 ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Best Walking Tours in Edinburgh 13:46 ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ Harry Potter Inspirations: The Elephant House 16:57 โ›ˆ๏ธ Dodging Storm Amy: Cruising in Bad Weather 27:25 ๐Ÿš‚ How to Get from Greenock Cruise Port to Edinburgh by Train #EdinburghTravelGuide #ScotlandTravel #DIYCruiseExcursion #EdinburghOnABudget #BrianAndCarrie โžก๏ธ Where to stay in Edinburgh: https://expedia.com/affiliates/hotel-search-old-town-edinburgh.NH41N9D โžก๏ธ Top Edinburgh Day trips: https://www.viator.com/Edinburgh/d739-ttd?pid=P00168394&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector ๐Ÿ”ด Subscribe for more money-saving travel guides: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A?sub_confirmation=1 #Edinburgh #DIYTravel #CruiseTips #BudgetTravel #Scotland #BrianAndCarrie #TravelVlog โœ… Our Travel Planner: https://carrie-s-site-6fbd.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/travel-budgeting-digital-download โžก๏ธ OUR TOP TRAVEL TOOLS: โ— Travel Insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=brianandcarrie&utm_source=brianandcarrie&utm_medium=Ambassador โ— 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 โค๏ธ HOW TO FOLLOW US AND SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL โ€ข Buy us a Beer (helps us to continue to produce videos): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brianandcarrie1 โ€ข PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brianandcarrieyt โ€ข SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A โ€ข INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/brian.andcarrie โ€ข FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brianandcarrie21/ โ€ข OUR TRAVEL COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink โœจ TRAVEL TIPS โ€ข FREE ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/airbnbchecklist โ€ข FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/newsletter โ€ข FREE PACKING LIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/packinglist โ€ข WEBSITE https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/ โ€ข Join our Travel Community: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink