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Visiting Edinburgh

Edinburgh is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Edinburgh?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Edinburgh then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Edinburgh!

FAQs About Edinburgh

How Do I Get To Edinburgh?

Driving directions to Edinburgh:

  1. From Glasgow, take the M8 eastbound and follow signs for Edinburgh.
  2. From Newcastle, take the A1 northbound until reaching the A720 and then follow signs for Edinburgh.
  3. From Aberdeen, take the A90 southbound until reaching the A720 and then follow signs for Edinburgh.

Rail directions to Edinburgh:

  1. From Glasgow, take a train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh Waverley station.
  2. From Newcastle, take a train from Newcastle station to Edinburgh Waverley station.
  3. From Aberdeen, take a train from Aberdeen station to Edinburgh Waverley station.

If you are visiting other local landmarks, cities or towns, it is recommended to use public transportation such as buses or trains to reach Edinburgh. Edinburgh's buses and trains offer a convenient way to explore the city and are reasonably priced. Alternatively, you can rent a car and drive to Edinburgh but be aware that traffic can get busy at peak times.

What's The Nearest Airport To Edinburgh?

The closest airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport, which is located about 8 miles west of the city center. From the airport, you can take a taxi, bus or tram to get to the city. If you take a taxi, the journey should take about 25 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively, you can take the Airlink bus or tram which will take you to the city center in around 30 minutes.

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