Edinburgh Travel Guide: Your Scottish Exploration in the Capital of Culture

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and it is located in central eastern Scotland, near the Firth of Forth, close to the North Sea. Thanks to its stunning rocks, rustic buildings, and vast array of medieval and classic architecture, it's often considered one of Europe's liveliest cities. Consider exploring United Kingdom tour packages to discover more about this vibrant destination and other fascinating places across the country.

Edinburg is famous for the summer festivals and perfect sunset points. When in Edinburg, donot forget to check out the Edinburgh Castle, which is home to the precious crown jewels of Scotland and also the Stone of Destiny which was used during coronation ceremonies of the Scottish rulers. If you are at the Holyrood Park , dont miss out on Arthur’s Seat which offers magnificent views. Pay a visit to Calton Hill and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art to indulge in some historical sightings. The Victoria Street and Grassmarket are famous for their cozy cafes and shopping spots.

Getting in edinburgh

Edinburg Airport is located in the Ingliston region of the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. There are regular flights that operate from most Indian International airports to Edinburg Airport.

DEPARTURE	DURATION	LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Delhi	13h, 1 stop	Rs 30,997
Mumbai	13h, 1 stop	Rs 33,257
Chennai	14h, 1 stop	Rs 34,192
Hyderabad	14h, 1 stop	Rs 32,791
Kolkata	17h, 2 stops	Rs 34,637
Bangalore	14h, 1 stop	Rs 32,150
Kochi	14h, 1 stop	Rs 39,138
Trichy	18h, 2 stops	Rs 42,877

Getting out of edinburgh

Edinburgh airport operates flights to all domestic terminals as well as nearby countries like France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany and Netherlands. You may take a quick detour to any of these neighbouring countries if you are planning to travel to the UK for 8 days or more.

Public Transport in edinburgh

Edinburgh's public transportation is managed by Transport for Edinburgh through two projects "Edinburgh Trams" and "Lothian Buses" which operate trams and buses respectively in the city. Tram tickets start at 1.60 GBP per adult and Bus tickets cost 1.70 GBP per adult for a basic ride. Buses have more connectivity around the city whereas the tram network operates along a 14km stretch from the airport to the ocean terminal (Newhaven).

Taxi & Airport transfer in edinburgh

Frequent shuttles and taxis are available at the airport. Some of the popular service providers that you can make use of include Uber, Central Taxis, and Suntransfers. Transportation costs from and to the airport are higher than within the city.

Transport & city passes in edinburgh

The Edinburgh pass has a validity of 1/2/3 days and can be used for visiting over 30 sightseeing locations in the city at a lower bundled cost. The pass also includes free airport transfer through the Express Airlink transportation facility. The card can be bought online as well as at outlets in Scotland.

Driving & Car rental in edinburgh

Renting a car would be relatively expensive than utilising public transport. However you can drive from Edinburgh to Inverness (popular among travellers) at your own leisure and enjoy the Scottish countryside. Make sure to abide by the road rules and other safety measures applicable to UK. Alternatively, you can hire a driver while renting the car.