SIGHTSEEING IN EDINBURGH
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Address: Castlehill, Edinburgh
Opening hours 9.30 – 18.00 (last entry 17.00)
It is recommended to set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle.
Book your ticket in advance to avoid the queues and ensure a better price.
Book tickets online here: Edinburgh Castle
PALACE OF HOLYROOD HOUSE
This is the official royal residence in Edinburgh.
Address: Canongate, Edinburgh
Opening hours; 9.30 – 18.30. Last admission: 16.30.
29 June – 7 July 2023 - Palace closed
Book tickets online here: Holyrood Palace
HOLYROOD PARK (ARTHUR'S SEAT)
Best route of access from 50 George Square is to go towards Pollock’s Halls and head straight for the hills. Then follow to the right, on Queen’s Drive up and around the hill. The walk will bring you to Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament, at the bottom of the Royal Mile.
ART MUSEUMS
SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY
Address: The Mound, Edinburgh
Opening hours: 10.00 – 17.00
Free entrance.
MODERN ONE
Address: 73 Belford Rd., Edinburgh
Opening hours: 10.00-17.00
Free entrance.
MODERN TWO
Address: 75 Belford Rd.
Opening hours: 10.00-17.00
Free entrance.
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN (RBG)
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has two entrances:
West Gate on Arboretum Place (EH3 5NZ)
East Gate on Inverleith Row (EH3 5LP).
Bus: The West Gate (John Hope Gateway visitor centre) on Arboretum Place is served by Lothian Buses 29, 42 and 24 via Stockbridge and the Majestic Bus Tour (0131 220 0770). The Garden's East Gate entrance on Inverleith Row is served by bus routes 8, 23 and 27 from the City Centre.
From 50 George Square, the best links are bus 8 for the East Gate (stop: RBG Inverleith) and bus 29 (stop: Dean Park Street) for the West Gate.
Time to get there ca. 20-25 mins.
Note: Shop and café are near the West Gate. Bus stop is nearer at the East Gate.
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm (last entry 5.15pm)
Entrance to the gardens is free.
ROSSLYN CHAPEL
Address: Roslin village
There is a regular bus service to and from Roslin village. From Edinburgh city centre, look for a Lothian Service 37 and check that it says ‘Penicuik/ Deanburn’ at the front of the bus (if in doubt, ask the driver!). The journey from the city centre will take around 45 to 60 minutes and there are stops on Princes Street (shop side) or North Bridge. The bus comes into Roslin village and the Chapel is just a few minutes’ walk from the bus stop at the Original Rosslyn Hotel.
The bus no 37 stop nearest 50 George Square is at Patrick Square. The bus stop to get off is Original Rosslyn Hotel. See bus 37 route here.
As the bus drive is rather long, a viable option would be to share a taxi. Book online.
Opening hours: 9.00-17.00. Last admission 15.30.
