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Mini Guide to Edinburgh Airport
Aided by a spectacular hilly location on the Firth of Forth, the Scottish capital has it all – beautiful buildings, round-the-clock nightlife, fine restaurants, the world’s largest arts festival, and the world’s biggest New Year celebrations. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city skyline, higgledy-piggledy Old Town, which lies under the shadow of the castle, is packed with centuries old tenement blocks and bisected by the Royal Mile. Across Princes Gardens to the north are the ordered streets of New Town, one of the finest examples of Georgian planning in Britain. Another major landmark is Arthur’s Seat, a 250 metre-high extinct volcano that looms over the east side of the city. Further afield, the breathtaking Forth Rail Bridge is arguably the greatest ever feat of Victorian engineering, while the Royal Yacht Britannia has become a major attraction in the gentrified old port area of Leith, north of New Town. The one disadvantage of Edinburgh’s dramatic setting is its exposure to elements, especially the howling winds that regularly blow in from the North Sea. For three weeks in August the city is swamped by actors, comedians, street artists, and tourists, for the Edinburgh International Festival. The hugely popular Edinburgh Military Tattoo also takes place during August, making booking well in advance an absolute must. Booking ahead is also necessary during the New Year celebrations, when over 150,000 pack the city’s streets.
More flights tips
- Discounted taxi fares can be booked in the arrivals hall, however note that these are usually with private hire companies, which are unable to use the "greenways" priority lanes to get into town. Take a black cab instead if time is of the essence. [by James Avery; Flightmapping.com - 01/05/2006]
- The fastest way into the centre of Edinburgh is to take the Air Link 100 bus, which runs at least every ten minutes throughout the day. [by James Avery; Flightmapping.com - 01/05/2006]
- To get from Edinburgh airport to Glasgow using public transport, take the Airport 100 express bus to the Maybury roundabout, and transfer to Scottish Citylink coaches to Glasgow. [by James Avery; Flightmapping.com - 01/05/2006]
- We would always recommend looking out for special offers on the trains before confirming any flights. Services operated by GNER on the East Coast mainline are fast and reliable by UK standards, and Virgin's much maligned West Coast mainline services have recently undergone massive improvements following upgrades to both the trains and the tracks. The cheapest one-way train fares between major English cities and Scotland can cost little more than the taxes and charges you will pay on your flights. City centre to city centre journey times are not that much more than flying, especially when compared with using “out-of-town” airports such as London Stansted and Glasgow Prestwick. Book well in advance to get the best deals. [by James Avery; Flightmapping.com - 01/05/2006]
- One of the most expensive times for flights to Edinburgh (and to a lesser extent Glasgow) is during Christmas and New Year. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations rank among the biggest and most spectacular New Year parties in the world, so demand for flights to the region is extremely high. We would strongly advise booking well ahead for the best deals. [by James Avery; Flightmapping.com - 01/05/2006]
Other useful Edinburgh travel websites
- Edinburgh Airport - Official Website
- Edinburgh Airport Rail Link Project - Campaign to build a direct rail link to the terminal at Edinburgh Airport.
- Edinburgh Airport Unofficial Website - Information about the history of Edinburgh Airport, and overview of flights, including pictures of special visits. Site managed by local airport enthusiast Joe Curry.
- Edinburgh official tourist board - The official website for Edinburgh tourist board
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