location, location, location

Above you can see a map of Edinburgh with Craigwell Cottage, The Scottish Parliament, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Waverley Station and Edinburgh Castle marked on it. For those using satellite navigation to find us, our postal code is: EH8 8DR.

how do I get there from...?

We've included links to Google Maps in each of the sections below which you can print off and use on your journey.

By Air - Craigwell Cottage is about 10 miles from Edinburgh Airport. See map. If you're travelling by bus from Edinburgh Airport, then the Lothian Buses Service 35 stops at Scottish Parliament/Holyrood - just ask the driver to tell you where it is. You can find a timetable for this bus service here or on the Lothian Buses website. There is also an express Airport Bus service which runs more frequently, to/from Waverley Steps at the end of Princes Street (timetable link).

By Bus - Craigwell Cottage is under a mile from the city centre bus terminii at Elder Street, or St Andrew Square. See map. The local Lothian Buses stop close to the Cottage, either outside the Scottish Parliament Building or in Canongate. Service 35 (timetable link) runs between Edinburgh Airport and Ocean Terminal, and Service 36 (timetable link) runs between the Scottish Parliament and Ocean Terminal. Fares are very reasonable at only £1 for each journey, or £2.50 for a day ticket.

By Ferry - Craigwell Cottage is 16 miles from Rosyth Ferry Terminal. See map.

By Rail - Craigwell Cottage is under a mile from Waverley Railway Station. See map. There is a pedestrian exit from Waverley Station directly onto Calton Road, only a short walk from Craigwell Cottage. See map. But if you arrive with lots of luggage, you'll find a taxi rank in Waverley Station and the taxi ride will only take a few minutes.

From the local Tourist Information Centre - the nearest Tourist Information Centre is at Princes Mall on Princes Street, and Craigwell Cottage is less than a mile from there. See map.

By Road
Approaching Edinburgh from the south-east - from the A1/A720 (Edinburgh City Bypass) junction at Old Craighall Roundabout. See map.
Approaching Edinburgh from the south-west - from the M6/A74 at the junction of the A74/A702 junction at Abington. See map.
Approaching Edinburgh from the west - from the M8 at the A720 (Edinburgh City Bypass) Junction. See map.
Approaching Edinburgh from the north - from the Forth Road Bridge (A90). See map.

Parking for one car is available at Craigwell Cottage in the private courtyard of Nether Craigwell. This is a huge benefit in Edinburgh City Centre, where parking is at a premium.