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The origin of the name Edinburgh may be uncertain, but whether it is a corruption of Edwins Burgh or from the Gaelic din Eidyn (meaning Eidyns Hill Fort), what is clear is that these days the Scottish capital is a city on an inexorable rise. The Festival City buzzes with life year round, whether it be the fireworks and stranger hugging frenzy of the world famous New Year Hogmanay street party or the flurry of arts extravaganzas that burst through the cobbled streets of the old and new towns during the Edinburgh Festival in August. Backing up this confident bohemian face is one of Europes most well-established and dynamic financial centres. Edinburgh is one of the longest continuously inhabited places in northern Europe, and its current renaissance can be traced back as recently as 1999, when the Scottish parliament convened for the first time in 300 years in the city. Throw in the worldwide exposure of the MTV Awards in 2003 and the recognition of UNESCO World Heritage listed Edinburgh as the first UNESCO World City Of Literature in 2005 and it is clear this is indeed a city on the move.

It is easy to see what attracts visitors to Edinburgh with one of Europes most charming old cores complementing a New Town, much of which itself dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. To the south rise the Pentland Hills and in the north the city is flanked by the Firth of Forth and its sprinkling of uninhabited islands, all coming together to create a fittingly dramatic natural amphitheatre.

The city has over the last decade or so really established itself as a leading international centre for business, finance and education. After London, it is the most important financial centre in Britain with the opening in 2005 of the impressive new Royal Bank of Scotland HQ in the west of city, a potent symbol of New Edinburgh. The city also has four universities. The oldest, the University of Edinburgh, was established in 1583. Although it has traditionally had a more conservative image than other Scottish cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh is still a wildly exciting, forward-looking capital, full of art, culture, history and beauty. It has manifold art galleries and museums, five major performing-arts theatres and a year-round calendar of international festivals.

The busiest season for tourists in Edinburgh is summer (between July and September) and particularly in August, for the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival, when the city is abuzz with cultural activity. There are also the lively Fringe Festival, Military Tattoo and the Book, Film and Jazz Festivals, which run concurrently with the main event. No matter how busy Edinburgh gets, it is still a remarkably green oasis of parkland with its own botanical garden. Also within the City of Edinburghs boundaries are the remarkable Forth rail and road bridges, which preside over South Queensferry, a small borough that offers a perfect escape from the increasing big city buzz of Scotlands go-ahead capital.

Edinburgh & Lothians Tourist Board

Address: Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre, 3 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2QP

Email: esic@eltb.org

Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh is recognised as one of the world's leading zoos; it gives its animals the highest quality care, and in doing so provides its visitors with the best possible day out.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is situated in a grand 1820s building overlooking a vast landscaped lawn, to the west of Edinburgh's city centre. Its grounds are peppered with sculptures by the likes of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, with the lawn designed by famous architect Charles Jencks. The modern art collection inside is one of the finest in Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle
Britain's second most popular tourist attraction, Edinburgh Castle dominates the city and is the site for the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the traditional end-of-festival fireworks at the Edinburgh International Festival, both in August. But the museums, crown jewels and historic battlements are worth visiting all year round.
Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols' pristine store in Edinburgh is located in St Andrews Square, and its five floors stock all the most fashionable and stylish clothes for men and women, along with all the best beauty products and accessories. There can be nothing better than spending a cold Scottish afternoon wandering this temple of chic consumerism.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The 31-hectare Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is open all year round, providing a perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the city's busy streets.

Airport Guide

Edinburgh Airport

Airport Information

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Address

Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh EH12 9DN, UK

Country Code

Telephone

(0)870 040 0007

Fax

(0)131 344 3470

E-mail

edi_feedback@baa.com

Website

www.edinburghairport.com

Location

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) west of Edinburgh

Time Zone

GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

Driving Directions

The airport is located just off the A8 from the centre of Edinburgh. The well-signed airport access road turns north off the A8 between the Gogar and Newbridge roundabouts.

Car Parking

The short-term car park is directly in front of the terminal building. Construction of a new multi-storey car par, with 2,000 new spaces is underway; Car Park 3, on Almond Road, with 400 short-stay spaces provides additional short-stay car parking for the duration of construction. The long-term car park is close by, served by a free courtesy coach to the terminal. Discounts are available for pre-booked long-term parking (tel: (0)870 000 1000), which can also be done online via the airport’s website. Secure parking is also available from Park & Fly (tel: (800) 032 0959), Flying Scot (tel: (0131) 333 3445; website: www.flyingscotparking.co.uk) and Secure Air Parks (tel: (0131) 333 3377; website: www.secureairparks.com).

Car Hire

Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National, all have desks located in the Domestic Arrivals hall. Pre-booked cars from some off-airport companies can be contacted on the courtesy telephone located between Domestic Arrivals and check in.

Public Transport

Road: Taxis: Taxis are available from Skycabs (tel: (0)131 333 2220; website: www.skycab-edinburgh.com), which depart from outside Domestic Arrivals. Bus: Frequent bus services run from the bus station outside Domestic Arrivals to the central Edinburgh bus terminus at Waverley Bridge, also stopping at Edinburgh Haymarket rail station For more information on train services contact National Rail (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). The express service (bus no.100) operates daily 24 hours. Bus no.35 operates from Ocean Terminal via the city centre to Edinburgh Airport. For more information on times and fares, or to book tickets, contact Lothian Buses (tel: (0)131 555 6363; website: www.lothianbuses.co.uk).

Information and Help Desks

The combined airport information and Edinburgh & Lothian Tourist Board desk is located next to International Arrivals (tel: 0870 040 0007 or (0131) 473 3800).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office. Eating and drinking: Coffee shops are available throughout the airport and there are two bars and a food village. Shopping: There are tax- and duty-free outlets. For more information on shopping at the airport, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: A left-luggage facility and a lost property desk (tel: (0)131 344 3486) are available. Other facilities: These include baby care facilities and a prayer/quiet room.

Conference and Business Facilities

Bmi, British Airways, Scotways and Servisair have executive lounges equipped with telephone, fax and Internet facilities. The Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel (tel: (0)131 519 4400) has conference facilities for up to 220 delegates.

Disabled Facilities

Facilities for disabled people include accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating. There is a TDD telephone in the International Arrivals area and the airport telephone switchboard is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: (0)131 344 3100). Induction loops are fitted at various points throughout the terminal. Passengers should advise their airline of their special needs in advance. Reserved parking and wheelchair push and provision and help with baggage are available. Assistance can also be pre-booked (tel: (0)131 344 3486).

Airport Hotels

The Hilton Edinburgh Airport (tel: (0)131 519 4400) is a short walk from the airport and is also connected by a free shuttle service. The Quality Hotel Airport (tel: (0)131 333 4331), Norton House Hotel (tel: (0)131 333 1275) and the Agenda Hotel (tel: (0)131 316 4466) are all very close by. Hotel reservations can be made through the British Hotel Reservation Centre (tel: (0)131 333 5119; website: www.bhrconline.com), located in the Domestic Arrivals area.