Edinburgh Castle
The fortress that dominates the city from Castle Rock. It houses the Scottish Crown Jewels and offers wide views over Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh: airports, things to do and where to stay
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, combines a medieval Old Town and a Georgian New Town, both World Heritage sites, with a castle on a volcanic rock and hills a few minutes from the centre.
Edinburgh airports
From the airport to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh airport is about 11 km from central Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Trams
The tram links the airport with central Edinburgh via Haymarket and Princes Street, and continues to York Place and Newhaven. About 35 min to the centre.
Airlink 100 (Lothian)
Express bus to Waverley Bridge, next to Waverley station, with stops in the city centre. About 30 min.
Autocares regionales
Several operators, such as Citylink and Stagecoach, link the airport with Fife, Perth and other Scottish cities.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 25 min depending on traffic.
Edinburgh
Things to do in Edinburgh
Royal Mile
The main street of the Old Town, running between the castle and Holyroodhouse Palace, lined with shops, pubs, churches and medieval closes.
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Arthur's Seat
A volcanic hill in Holyrood Park, a few minutes from the centre. The climb takes under an hour and gives views over the whole city.
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Calton Hill
A hill with neoclassical monuments, including the National Monument and the Nelson Monument, and views over the city and the Firth of Forth.
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Which airport serves Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh (EDI).
How far is the airport from central Edinburgh?
Edinburgh airport is about 11 km from central Edinburgh.
How do I get from the airport to central Edinburgh?
From Edinburgh airport you can take Edinburgh Trams (tram), Airlink 100 (Lothian) (bus), Autocares regionales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Edinburgh?
Highlights of Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, and Calton Hill.
Photo credits
- Edinburgh Castle: Stephencdickson, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Royal Mile: Ann Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Arthur's Seat: Kitjank, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Calton Hill: Saffron Blaze, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons