Directions
Arriving by Train or Bus
From Waverley train station or St. Andrew's Square bus station go to Princes Street and head west one block towards Jenners department store.
Walk past the first bus stop and from either the second or third take one of these buses: 3, 29, 31, 37 or 47 (not with an 'X').
On boarding the bus pay the driver either £1.30 for a single ticket or £3.20 for a day ticket and ask to be advised when you reach Mayfield Gardens (continuous shops for a mile and then third bus stop along in the residential area).
Please note that there is no change given on these buses so you need the correct money.
On leaving the bus, cross the road and enter Bright's Crescent and then take first left into Glenorchy Terrace. Alternatively, you can pick up a taxi from the rank on Waverley Bridge and the fare should be around £7.00.
Arriving by Plane
From Edinburgh Airport take the shuttle bus to Waverley Bridge (£3.50 single or £6.00 open return), then follow bus directions as above.
By car from the airport, follow the A.8 (city centre) to Gogar roundabout and then take the A.720 by-pass heading south. Exit at Straiton Junction A.701 and head north for the city. After 2 - 3 miles you will come to a junction after which you will be on a street called Craigmillar Park. Travel approximately five blocks, passing The Royal Blind School and a couple of shops on your left, and take next left into Mentone Gardens. Glenorchy Terrace is at the end of this street on your right.
Arriving by Car
From all directions into the city it is advisable to join the city by-pass A.720 heading south. At Straiton Junction A.701 you should then head north for the city centre and follow the directions as above from "after 2 - 3 miles .." |
