Question about Itinerary in Edinburgh

Yes, your first day is certainly doable; especially if you get an early start. The easiest way to the castle is just walking up the Royal Mile. Uphill, but no stairs. On day three (weather permitting), you might want to go strolling in the park along Princess Street.

First, how do you get up to Edinburgh Castle walking the easier route (Not the one with all stairs)… and are the 2 walking routes well marked?

If you don’t want to take the steps you follow the road up the Royal Mile.

As for well marked, you just aim for the massive castle on top of the massive extinct volcano. Getting lost would be quite an achievement in itself.

Great… we knew you can’t miss the castle on the hill but just wanted to make sure we are going the most efficient but easier route as we heads towards the castle.

where is you starting point to get to the castle from, there are more than 2 routes depending where you are starting from/

In addition to the Castle, the Royal Mile and St. Giles, we really liked Dean Village and the National Gallery.

Do go and find Greyfriar's Bobby and find the grave of his master. It's a lovely story...

We loved the Royal Botanic Gardens and the National Museum of Scotland.