--- title: Things To Do On Your Own --- [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en) Before you go [Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [Introduction](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [Cultural Differences](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [In Case of Emergency](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [Voting From Abroad](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to Scotland [ How to use this guide ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump) Before you go [ Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cellphones ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Budget Predictor ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [ Introduction ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [ Staff ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Communication with Staff ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Academics ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [ Housing ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Evaluations ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [ Cultural Differences ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to do on your own ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Onsite ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety Onsite ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.scotland.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) # Things To Do On Your Own Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey filled with unforgettable experiences and cultural exploration? Check out our Bucket List below for more suggestions! ## **Edinburgh Bucket List** 1. Explore the Highlands of Scotland 2. Climb Arthur’s seat at Holyrood Park 3. Go to a *ceilidh*- a traditional Scottish social gathering with live music, dancing and good cheer  4. Swim with Nessie in Loch Ness 5. Take a Ghost tour of Edinburgh 6. See the artsy city of Glasgow 7. Go with friends to a football match 8. Visit Princes Street Gardens, and relax in the centre of the city 9. Join one of ENU’s many clubs and societies 10. Take every opportunity to make friends with locals 11. Go for a traditional ‘afternoon tea’ 12. Visit St Andrews and walk the Old Course or take a kite and have a picnic on the fantastic 13. Visit Edinburgh Castle, and other historic building around Scotland 14. Go to a stand-up comedy evening 15. Attend Edinburgh’s Doors Open Day where you can visit buildings normally closed to the public for free in September  16. In January attend (or organize) a Burns Supper 17. Visit Victoria Street, the inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter stories 18. Climb Calton Hill and see the New Town from above 19. Chill in a local pub to hear a live session- if you’re a musician take your instrument, too! 20. Take a ferry to Inchcolm Priory 21. Visit Glasgow for a day or weekend of fun, culture and gigs 22. Take a train to North Berwick, and visit the Bass Rock 23. Visit Castle Craigmillar 24. Walk along the Water of Leith 25. Visit St Giles Cathedral, which is open every day with choral services on Sunday 26. Visit GreyFriars Churchyard to find Tom Riddle's gravestone 27. Take in an afternoon film at the Filmhouse 28. Tour round City Art Centre, Market Street 29. Drop by Martone South Bridge for gelato 30. Visit the Whisky Experience, at Castle Hill and see how whisky is made 31. Window shop around St James Quarter Princes Street 32. Take a public bus to Portobello beach 33. Sample haggis, a quintessential Scottish dish 34. Visit Port of Leith and have lunch or evening meal at one of their famous fish restaurants 35. Try Scottish tablet (sweet caramelized candy) 36. Go to an Outfitter and try on a kilt, or highland dress (for fun) 37. Check out Juniper Art Installation in West Calder 38. Try ‘black pudding’ for breakfast 39. Visit the Galleries of Modern Art - it’s free! 40. Take a train to the Scottish Borders for the day 41. Take a tour of the Scottish Parliament (book online and it’s free) 42. Go to a local public house- all serve soft drinks as well as local beers 43. Visit Edinburgh Zoo 44. Take a bus to Forth Bridge and walk over the Firth of Forth (not for the faint-hearted!) 45. Go to a public golf course or visit the Golf Tavern who lend clubs for the putting green 46. Visit the National Museum of Scotland 47. Visit the Scottish Portrait Gallery o Queen Street 48. Have a picnic in the Botanic Gardens 49. Visit Lithgow by train and tour the palace 50. Look out for Highland Games (from June to August across Scotland) 51. Visit the Writers Museum Lady Stairs Close (free) 52. Climb the Scott Monument on Princes Street 53. Take the train to South Queensferry for bar lunch 54. Visit Murrayfield Football Stadium for a free tour 55. Go to a local music shop and listen to a range of Scottish traditional music 56. Find a café or restaurant that serves *Cullen skink (*soup) 57. Take a walk down closes from the high Street to Cowgate and Grass market 58. Tour Mary Kings Close (High Street Edinburgh) 59. Visit the Edinburgh Dungeon 60. Take a ‘hop on hop off’ city bus tour 61. Go and meet Greyfriars Bobby and find out his story 62. Go kayaking or sailing. Lots to choose from in Loch Tay 63. Walk along Forth Clyde canal have lunch on a barge boat on  Ratho Bridge 64. Spend an afternoon at Blackwell bookstore 65. Walk round Calton Graveyard and Waterloo Place 66. Have an Indian meal, or visit the Mosque café 67. Go listen to live session music at Captains Bar or Ensign Ewart- there are lots to choose from! 68. Try a deep fried mars bar 69. Check out the starry night skies on a clear night (particularly if you’re in the countryside!) 70. Go horseback riding along the beach or visit one of the local stable 71. Take in a football (ie soccer) match! 72. Take a scenic West Highland Line train journey 73. Visit Princes Street in Edinburgh to enjoy some retail therapy 74. Spend a weekend wandering around one of Scotland's many Farmer's Markets 75. Sip on *Irn Bru*, a unique Scottish soft drink with a bright orange color 76. No trip to the UK is complete without tucking in to a plate of fish and chips. Be sure to ask for the 'chippy sauce'! 77. Harry Potter fans must visit the Elephant House cafe in Edinburgh, where JK Rowling wrote the iconic series. 78. 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