Which tram stops for Edinburgh Castle?
Edinburgh castle is around a 10-minute walk from the princes street tram stop via the mound. Housed inside the royal scottish academy building, the scottish national gallery features the nation’s fine art collection. The scottish national gallery is less than a two minute walk from the tram stop. The edinburgh tram route runs from edinburgh airport, through the heart of the city centre, then on to leith, ocean terminal and newhaven. Connect with trains at edinburgh gateway, edinburgh park station and haymarket. Waverley station is just a short walk from st andrew square.Tram Route The Edinburgh tram is not very useful for tourists except for going to and from the airport. The best way to get around the centre is by foot or by bus. It takes 35 minutes to get to Princes Street (the closest stop to the city centre) from Edinburgh Airport.Getting to Edinburgh Castle by public transportation The walk typically takes around 15-20 minutes but may vary depending on individual walking pace. If you prefer not to walk, you can easily find taxis or use ride-sharing services near Waverley Station for a quick and convenient ride to the castle.
How to get up to Edinburgh Castle without walking?
You can get a taxi to The Esplanade, basically the front gate of The Castle. After that Edinburgh Castle has a courtesy vehicle available to take visitors with mobility problems from The Esplanade to Crown Square. There is flat access route to The Scottish Regalia and a ramp to Great Hall and at St Margaret’s Chapel. Visiting Edinburgh with Scottish Tours Leith is one of Edinburgh’s twelve delightful neighbourhoods. Each has a style and feel of its own and are well worth exploring during your time in Scotland’s Capital. Scottish Tours makes it easy to visit Edinburgh from London with our selection of train-inclusive packages.
What is the best day of the week to visit Edinburgh Castle?
Tuesday – Thursday (Optimal Days) Mid-week visits consistently provide the best crowd experience at Edinburgh Castle. Local Scots typically visit on weekends, international tourists often plan weekend castle visits, and many tour operators focus on Monday and Friday departures. Morning. Start early and stay as long as you like. You can see all of the highlights of Edinburgh Castle in a morning – or explore for an entire day.