Edinburgh
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Edinburgh’s ‘other castle’: a medieval tower house where Mary Queen of Scots sheltered in 1566, and where, that same winter, her nobles are said to have discussed ridding her of her husband. Quieter, cheaper and far less crowded than the one on the rock.
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Tram, express bus or taxi? The right way into Edinburgh depends on when you land, where you’re staying and how much luggage you’re dragging. Here’s how each option actually works, with this year’s fares.
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Leave the car on the edge of the city, ride the tram past Murrayfield and the West End, and step off on Princes Street with the castle overhead. Here’s how Edinburgh’s only tram park and ride works, and the one mistake that gets cars towed.
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You’ve pulled into a station sunk in a valley between the Old Town and the New, with four ways out and a castle overhead. Here’s which exit to take, where the taxis wait, and where to leave your bags.
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An extinct volcano, world-class art, and Scotland’s national museum collection — Edinburgh’s best days out are largely free, thanks to a national policy most visitors never think to ask about.