For getting around Edinburgh, below we have compiled a comprehensive Arrival Guide for our Guests who have already booked with us. It may also serve as a handy resource for those contemplating their future trip to Edinburgh and Barony House:
FROM EDINBURGH AIRPORT – SELECT HERE for Airport to City Centre
TAXI
Taxi’s are the best and most efficient way to get to us and for getting around Edinburgh. Taxi’s can be caught from Edinburgh Airport, reservation is not required. Taxi journeys will take approx 30 minutes and cost around £35 – £40 to our front door. By International standards, Edinburgh Black London Hackney Taxis are cheap to use and most are being converted to electric. They are also an attraction unto themselves and are very comfortable. We also have a Taxi Butler Service in our lobby – press our high priority Taxi Button and presto – you can summon a Taxi at will. Very handy for getting around Edinburgh.
BUS
For Updated Airport Ticket Pricing, SELECT HERE
Catch the AIRPORT BUS ‘Skylink’ 100 into Princes St then change buses to head south on any of these bus numbers: 29, 31, 3, 7, 8, 49, 37
From the bus stops heading Southbound over North Bridge , take either a 3, 29, 31, 37, 49 bus.
Current Local Bus cost: £2.40 Adult Single or £6 Adult ‘DAY ticket’ (unlimited travel on all Local Buses) – Edinburgh’s Local Buses are managed by Lothian Buses and all updated Local Bus ticket Prices, information and rules etc are found on their direct website: (https://www.lothianbuses.com/fares-and-tickets/)
Find the main entrance to ” Marks and Spencer ” along Princes Street where you will have a choice of 2 bus stops next to each other. Most of our bus numbers can be caught from there. This photo might be handy: Princess Street has most bus lines going down it, for getting around Edinburgh – it is an easy option but hectic and sometimes crowded and slow.
The bus will make a right turn into North Bridge and you will travel for approximately 1 mile.
Ask the driver to stop at the ‘Peel Terrace’ bus stop on Mayfield Gardens.
We are located on the other side of the road. From our place, there are a choice of 9 Bus lines! Buses are another easy method for Getting Around Edinburgh.
TRAM
Getting around Edinburgh using the Edinburgh Tram Network, is still in its infancy. The thought of catching a Tram is often more exciting than the reality of the journey however, Edinburgh Council have grand plans to make it all bigger and better.
It is possible to catch the Tram from the Airport to the city centre but you will require to hop off at Princes Stree then catch a Bus using, the instructions above. Select this link to the Edinburgh Trams Map and more information on Edinburgh Trams from the Airport.
Despite its limited range, Edinburgh Trams remain a fun way for Getting Around Edinburgh as part of your wider travel plans.
FROM WAVERLEY TRAIN STATION
TAXI
Taxi’s are the best and most efficient way to get to us and for getting around Edinburgh. Taxi’s can be caught from The Train Station, reservation is not required. Taxi journeys will take approx 8-10 minutes and cost around £8 – £9 to our front door. By International standards, Edinburgh Black London Hackney Taxis are cheap to use and most are being converted to electric. They are also an attraction unto themselves and are very comfortable. We also have a Taxi Butler Service in our lobby – press our high priority Taxi Button and presto – you can summon a Taxi at will. Very handy for getting around Edinburgh.
BUS
Current cost: £2.40 Adult Single or £6 Adult ‘DAY ticket’ (unlimited travel on all local buses) – Edinburgh’s Local Buses are managed by Lothian Buses and all updated ticket prices, information and rules are found on their website: (https://www.lothianbuses.com/fares-and-tickets/)
Walk up the street onto Princes Street and cross over to the other side where the stores and shops are.
Find the main entrance to ” Marks and Spencer ” along Princes Street where you will have a choice of 2 bus stops next to each other. Most of our bus numbers can be caught from there. This photo might be handy:
From the bus stops heading Southbound over North Bridge , take either a 3, 29, 31, 37, 47 bus. The bus will make a right turn into North Bridge and you will travel for approximately 1 mile.
Ask the driver to stop at the ‘Peel Terrace’ bus stop on Mayfield Gardens.
Get off the bus when it stops, we are located on the other side of the road. Exact Change is required or else you can use any card to buy your ticket on the bus. Buses are another easy method for Getting Around Edinburgh.
CLICK HERE for Train tickets to Edinburgh using LNER
CLICK HERE to Download a FREE MAP of Edinburgh Waverley Train Station
ARRIVING BY CAR
We are situated on the A701 – 20 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2BZ
From the South (M6): take the A74 then A720. Leave the bypass at Straiton Junction on to the A701 and travel towards Edinburgh for approximately 2.5 miles. You will go down a steep hill (Liberton Brae) and through a set of lights at the bottom. You will pass Cameron Toll shopping centre on your right and head on up Craigmillar Park for another quarter of a mile. The road then changes to Mayfield Gardens and we are on the left.
From the M1: take the A68 then A7 then A701. Then as above in blue.
From Glasgow (M8): take Edinburgh South and East A720 and exit at Straiton Junction onto the A701. Then as above in blue.
From Edinburgh Airport: follow the M8 to Edinburgh interchange. Follow signs for A720 and exit at Straiton Junction onto the A701. Then as above in blue.
From the North (M90): After you have crossed the Forth Road Bridge follow the signs for the City Bypass A720 and then proceed as for Glasgow arrivals.
Parking: We are the closest location for free parking to the city centre. We have free car & motorcycle parking available for reservation read more HERE. There is also plenty of free parking in the surrounding streets only a couple of minute’s walk away (Ventnor Terrace, Glenorchy Terrace and Mentone Gardens). We can help you on where you need to go when you arrive. Surprisingly, there are plenty of things to see using your car, very handy for getting around Edinburgh!
Don’t forget to visit Craigmillar Castle during your stay – it’s a real hidden gem. The Buses are fine for getting around Edinburgh and can be used for Craigmillar Castle but if you arrive with a car, there is Free Parking right there. Taxi is easiest though, only around £10 striaght to the Castle Door.