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Travelling to and around Edinburgh and the Lothians

Excellent transport links means travelling to Edinburgh and the Lothians is convenient and easy both from the rest of the UK and overseas. Once here, you’ll discover that getting around this compact city by bike, foot or public transport is just as simple.

Concorse of Edinburgh Waverley railway station

Edinburgh Waverley railway station

commercial passenger jet taxis on the runway at Edinburgh Airport

arriving at Edinburgh Airport

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Getting around Edinburgh and the Lothians

Getting around Edinburgh is easy as it's a compact city that's easy to explore on foot, by bike or using the excellent local bus network that covers the majority of the city. Good train and bus services also allow you to explore the wider Lothian region.

an Edinburgh open-topped tour bus

Maps of Edinburgh and the Lothians

Use our detailed maps of Edinburgh and the Lothians to help plan your trip and pack as many exciting attractions and activities into your break as possible. Why not print them out and bring them with you when you visit to keep you on the right path?

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Weather

Edinburgh enjoys a moderate year-round climate, with all the benefits of the sunny east coast of Scotland with less annual rainfall than Rome in Italy.

A sunny day on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile

Getting to Edinburgh and the Lothians

An extensive network of road, rail and flight links makes travel to Edinburgh from London and the rest of the UK, Continental Europe and North America quick and convenient.

an intercity coach on a rural road

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Edinburgh and the Lothians sits on the eastern side of Scotland's central belt, in the heart of the country.

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