Edinburgh is unique among Scotland's cities. Tourism, its proximity to England, and its multicultural population set it apart. There's up-to-the-nanosecond dance clubs in 15th-century buildings and firebreathers outside Georgian mansions: this is a place that knows how to... Read the overview

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Getting there and away

There are direct flights to Edinburgh (and Glasgow) airports from England, Wales, Ireland, USA, Canada, Scandinavia and several countries in western and central Europe. From the rest of the world you will probably have to fly into a major European hub and catch a connecting flight - London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Paris have the best connections with Edinburgh.

Buses are an inexpensive way to travel between cities in the UK.

International trains leave from the brand-new Edinburgh Train Station.

Trains are often more expensive than buses but can be competitive if seats are booked early or you look out for specials.

Getting around

The only public transport is buses which have the city carefully covered. Otherwise the best way to get around is on a bicycle. Distances are short and bike lanes and paths are well marked.