Edinburgh

Taxi – this is the fastest way to access The Scot Townhouse (20-25 minutes).

Public transport – follow the signs for Edinburgh Tram. There is one tram line only, so don’t worry – hop on the first tram to leave the airport. Alight at Princes Street. Walk to the right as you exit (you’ll see the temple upon Calton Hill in front of you in the distance) to a bus stop with the bus numbers 3 and 29 (bus stop PH), and 31 and 37 (bus stop PJ). Take any of these buses. There is a flat fare – tap your debit or credit card on the reader by the driver – there is no need to say anything. Alight at Suffolk Road. The Scot Townhouse is across the street.

Exit to Princes Street. Cross Princes Street to the opposite side and walk toward the Scott Monument. Look for the bus stop called Princes Street. Take any of these buses –

Bus Stop PH: 3 (to Mayfield) or 29 (to Gorebridge)

Bus Stop PJ: 31 (to Polton Mill) or 37 (to Penicuik Deanburn).

There is a flat fare – tap your card on the reader by the driver. Alight at Suffolk Road. The Scot Townhouse is across the street. The full journey from the railway station should take about 15-20 minutes.

Exit to Princes Street. Cross Princes Street to the opposite side and walk toward the Scott Monument. Look for the bus stop called Princes Street. Take any of these buses –

Bus Stop PH: 3 (to Mayfield) or 29 (to Gorebridge)

Bus Stop PJ: 31 (to Polton Mill) or 37 (to Penicuik Deanburn).

There is a flat fare – tap your card on the reader by the driver. Alight at Suffolk Road. The Scot Townhouse is across the street. The full journey from the railway station should take about 15-20 minutes.

Calton Hill (alight ‘Leith Street’): 7, 8, 49

Calton Hill (alight ‘Waverley Steps’): 29, 37

Cramond Causeway and Island: 47 (‘Cramond’), 47B (‘Cramond’) [check tide times]

Dean Village & Water of Leith (alight ‘Dean Bridge’): 47, 47B

Edinburgh Castle (alight ‘South Bridge’): 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 49

Edinburgh Dungeon (alight ‘South Bridge’): 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 49

Edinburgh Playhouse (alight ‘Leith Street’): 7, 8, 49

St. James Quarter Shopping Mall (alight ‘Waverley Steps’): 8, 29, 37

Edinburgh Zoo (alight ‘Edinburgh Zoo’): 31

Murrayfield Rugby Ground (alight ‘Roseburn Gardens’): 31
Alternatively, take a bus to Princes Street (see below) and change to tram to ‘Airport’

George IV Bridge (alight ‘Surgeon’s Hall’): 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 49

National Museum of Scotland (alight ‘Surgeon’s Hall’): 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 49

Edinburgh University (alight ‘Surgeon’s Hall’): 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 49

Palace of Holyroodhouse (alight ‘South Bridge’): 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 49

Portobello (alight ‘Portobello Town Hall’): 49
(it’s faster to take 12 from Lady Road bus stop, see below)

Princes Strert (alight ‘Princes Street’): 3, 29 (alight ‘Frederick Street’), 31, 37

Royal Botanic Gardens (alight ‘Royal Botanic Gardens’): 8

Royal Mile (alight ‘South Bridge’): 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 49

Royal Yacht Britannia (alight ‘Mill Lane’): 7 (you can also take the 8 and change to the tram at ‘Broughton Street’)

Scott Monument (alight ‘Princes Street’): 3, 29 (alight ‘Frederick Street’), 31, 37

Scottish National Gallery (alight ‘Princes Street’): 3, 31

Scottish National Portrait Gallery (alight ‘Princes Street’): 3, 31, 37

Scottish National Portrait Gallery (alight ‘Waverley Steps’): 29, 37

Scottish National Portrait Gallery (alight ‘Broughton Street’): 8

Scottish Parliament (alight ‘South Bridge’): 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 49

Stockbridge (alight ‘Raeburn Place’): 29

Waverley Railway Station (alight ‘Waverley Steps’): 29, 37

Waverley Railway Station (alight ‘Princes Street’): 3, 31

West End (alight ‘Shandwick Place’): 3, 31

Portobello: 12

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