Directions

By car

All roads leading into Edinburgh pass a sign directing them to the City Bypass A720. Take the city bypass A720 to the Sheriffhall roundabout (east end of bypass), then take the A7 Edinburgh road for approx 4 miles to the Cameron Toll roundabout (it has a railway bridge going over the top of it). Again follow the A7 Old Town sign and you are now on Dalkeith Road. You will then come to a set of traffic lights at T-junction. Head through the lights, past a small row of shops on the left hand side then opposite the last shop is the opening for Kilmaurs Terrace on the right.

If you have GPS (Global Positioning System) we understand that the co-ordinates are:

North 55 degrees 56 minutes, West 3 Degrees 9 minutes 52 seconds

Alternatively the map reference is: BNG: NT 27186 72280.

By bus or train

Either take a taxi from the railway or bus stations in the city centre, which will cost you about £5-£6, or you can take the local bus from Princes Street. The bus stop is opposite the Scott Monument and Waverley Bridge.

From St Andrews Bus Station:

When you come out of St Andrews Square Bus Station, up the escalator, turn left into St Andrews Square and walk down to Princes Street (you will see the Waverley Shopping Centre entrance across the junction) Turn right on Princes Street the bus stop is opposite Waverley bridge and the Scott monument. Get on a number 30, 33 or 86.

From Waverley Train Station:

Either come up the Waverley steps onto Princes Street or come up the taxi ramp onto Waverley Bridge, turn right and walk up onto Princes Street. The bus stop is just on the opposite side of the Princes Street, across from the Scott Monument. Get on a number 30, 33 or 86.

By air

From Edinburgh Airport either by Taxi which will cost between eighteen and twenty Pounds, or take the express bus to Waverley Bridge (5 Pounds return, 3 Pounds single ). Then walk up to Princes Street and cross the road. Take the bus from the stop opposite the Scott Monument. Get on a number 30, 33 or 86.

Local Bus to the Turret Guest House

You can take either the number 30, 33 or 86. The fare is £1, and you will need exact fare as drivers do not give change. Ask the driver for the second stop past the Commonwealth Swimming Pool.

If you sit to the left hand side of the bus, you will see the pool and can be ready to get off. You then walk down a few yards to Kilmaurs Terrace on the left.

If you get on a 30 or 33, you can buy a day ticket from the driver for £2.50, which will allow you to ride on any Lothian buses all day. This is the cheapest and easiest way to get around Edinburgh.