UKIPT Edinburgh - About

With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, the City of Edinburgh offers the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary. Indulge yourself indoors too with a warming visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience or Edinburgh's lowland malt distillery, Glenkinchie, in Pencaitland, East Lothian. You'll be spoilt for choice with the vast array of places to eat.

Edinburgh hosts the Festival Fringe - the world’s largest arts festival, with something for everyone: theatre, comedy, music, dance, musicals, opera, children’s shows, exhibitions and much more.

Getting there

Edinburgh International Airport is 8 miles (12km) west of the city centre.

The Airlink 100 operates a frequent bus service (every 10 minutes at peak times) between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, with designated stops en route. Journey time is about 25 minutes and tickets cost £3.50 single and £6.00 return. www.flybybus.com

The Edinburgh Shuttle operates a frequent, on-demand mini-coach service between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre. Departs every 10 - 20 minutes to any address within the city centre zone.

Taxis are also widely available at the airport and cost around £15 to the city centre.

Accommodation:

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

1 Festival Square
Edinburgh EH3 9SR
United Kingdom
0131 229 9131
www.sheratonedinburgh.co.uk

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Useful information

Time: GMT
Language: English
Climate: Mild
Currency: Pound
Official tourist website: http://www.edinburgh.org/