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The capital city of Scotland, situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth.

Edinburgh.

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Is it practical to avoid the Edinburgh Tram Airport surcharge by walking a bit?

According to the Edinburgh Trams ticket options site, a ticket from any stop except the airport into the city is only £1.60, while one from the airport is a whopping £5.50. (Same for the return). The 100 airline bus isn't much better from the…
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When the Edinburgh tram isn't running, is there an official alternative from the airport?

Yesterday, I went to get the tram from Edinburgh airport into the city. I bought a £5 single ticket, boarded the tram that was about to depart, and sat down. Some time later, a member of tram staff came through saying there was a problem ahead and…
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Fly into Edinburgh or Glasgow?

Is there any reason to fly to Edinburgh or Glasgow if flight prices and times are approximately the same? I want to tour around Scotland, so I will visit both cities anyway. Good reasons would be XXX has an airport which is very prone to closure due…
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Luggage storage options around Edinburgh Haymarket

I need to stash my bag away in Edinburgh for a couple of hours on Sunday. I will stay close to Haymarket station so I am looking for an option in that area. There seems to be no storage facility in the station itself. I also found that there are…
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Car rental in Scotland

I will be travelling to Scotland in the end of October and I'm looking into renting a car for 10 days to visit the beautiful Scotland landscape. I have already done some research and selected a small car (I'm a student on limited budget) when I…
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Where in Edinburgh can I shop for outdoor gear?

I'm going for a first time sailing trip next week on the Scottish West Coast and the Hebrides. I assumed nice weather this time of the year, but it turns out to be raining the entire time next week. I will not have time to go shopping before my…
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Ocean view east of Edinburgh

I have one more day to kill in Scotland and I started to think that it would be nice to see the ocean. Where is the closest spot to do this outside of Edinburgh? It should be easily accesible by car and not polluted by industrial establishments.
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Facilities around the Loony Dook

We are a group of Germans travelling to Edinburgh for New Year's. We're taking part in the Loony Dook and we're wondering about facilities around the event. Our number-one question is: where do you change afterwards? Are there changing rooms close…
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How to visit Edinburgh during a layover at Edinburgh Airport?

Is a 6 hour layover in Edinburgh enough time to get into the city (Apple Store) and back to the airport in time for your next flight? If so, how do you recommend I get to the city and back?
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Visiting the Edinburgh Fringe (events information)

I've wanted to visit the Edinburgh Fringe for some time now and if not this year, then almost certainly next year. How do I go about it? Are there tickets to the festival itself or do I buy tickets for each individual event comprising it? Are there…
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Which airlines give fast-track security access at Edinburgh airport?

Edinburgh airport says on their website: Some airlines offer FastTRACK tickets to their passengers, for example as part of a frequent flyer reward scheme. However, it's not clear who is eligible for this. Which airlines do this? Specifically,…
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Dual US/NL citizen traveling to Edinburgh and Copenhagen

I am planning on traveling from Boston to Edinburgh early this March and then on to Copenhagen some days later. If it is relevant anywhere, I am a US/NL dual citizen. This is my first travel to either of these locations, and indeed my first travel…
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Getting from Edinburgh Airport to Linlithgow with lots of luggage

I wonder what the options are for going from Edinburgh Airport to Linlithgow with lots of luggage? (Two persons with two bags each. Maybe "normal" luggage for most people but I normally travel light.) There are buses - it is possible to use them…
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Searching a trekking route near Edinburgh

I am Italian and I love running and trail running in natural places. I am going to Edinburgh for a few days. I am searching for a max 25 km (about 15 miles) trekking route (nice natural places, parks or similar) near Edinburgh or far from Edinburgh;…
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Travelling from London to Edinburgh - August 2022

Going on a Coldplay concert with my wife at Wembley in London in August on a Friday, and going to Edinburgh on Saturday/Sunday. We have not decided how to travel from London to Edinburgh. To see some of the countryside would be nice. We have checked…
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