Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Cruise Port

Edinburgh

Capital city of Scotland.

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Overview

Edinburgh is a cruise port in United Kingdom. It lies on the coast at approximately 55.953, -3.189.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of

506,520 in 2020, making it the second-most-populous city in Scotland and the seventh-most-populous in the United Kingdom. The wider metropolitan area had a population of 912,490 in the same year.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Edinburgh — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Edinburgh

Skyline of Edinburgh
Skyline of Edinburgh
Schottland-Edinburgh-Sir Walter Scott Monument
Schottland-Edinburgh-Sir Walter Scott Monument
Scottish Parliament
Scottish Parliament
National monument Edinburgh
National monument Edinburgh

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 19°C in Jul and coolest around 6°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
6°
2°
Feb
8°
3°
Mar
9°
3°
Apr
10°
3°
May
14°
7°
Jun
18°
10°
Jul
19°
12°
Aug
18°
12°
Sep
17°
11°
Oct
13°
9°
Nov
10°
5°
Dec
7°
3°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Edinburgh the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Edinburgh, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →