Frequently Asked Questions
Nearest Shops
In addition to specialty shops, Stockbridge has 3 supermarkets. Both Sainsbury’s (35 Deanhaugh St, Stockbridge, open 0700 to 2300hrs seven days a week and Scotmid (36 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, 07:00 – 22:00hrs seven days a week) are within a 5 minute walk of both apartments and are located on Deanhaugh St and Raeburn Pl, both form the main road running through Stockbridge. Waitrose is approximately a 10 minute walk, following the main route through Stockbridge heading West (38 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge, 08:30 to 21:00hrs Mon – Friday, 09:00 – 20:00hrs Sat, Sun)
Transport
Getting from the Airport to the City Centre by bus
The express bus (No. Airlink 100) runs approximately every 10 mins (from 0450 hours to 0022 hours just past midnight). The cost is £3.50 adult and £2.00 for per child. The Night Bus runs between 00:47am and 04:13am but is only every 30 mins. The journey will be approximately 30 mins. The departure point is Stand 19 just outside the UK/domestic arrivals hall. The route follows the main route into Edinburgh City Center stopping at Haymarket and Waverley train stations from where you could take a taxi. This would take about 5-10 mins and be approx £5-£6 or a 20 min walk would still be required from Waverley. More info: www.flybybus.com
Taxis from the airport and getting around Edinburgh
Taxis are available outside the Arrivals area and from the ‘black cab’ rank by the coach station. Journeys are likely to cost approximately £15-£20 but the driver will advise before you commit. Taxi’s in general can be hailed on the street or there are many taxi ranks around town. If you would prefer to order a taxi, call Central taxi’s on 0131 229 2468 or City Cabs 0131 228 1211, both are established firms.
Edinburgh’s Train and Bus Stations
The nearest train station to the apartments is Waverley Train Station and the nearest bus station is St Andrew Square You can walk to the apartment from either station, this will take approximately 20 minutes. A taxi will cost approximately £5.00 or you can take the bus. The number 24 or 42 buses are suitable. The bus stop Lothian Buses specify getting on at is Hanover Street. Hanover Street is about a five minute walk heading West from from either train or bus station and is just opposite the National Gallery, but ask someone and they will make sure you head west and not east. The buses are relatively frequent the 24 is every half hour as is the 42 but 15 mins of each other – so shouldn’t be more than a 15 min wait. Ask the driver to let you off closes to the end of St Stephen Street. www.lothianbuses.com
Public Transport
Lots of information re public transport and bus numbers can be found here http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/1526/public_and_accessible_transport
Parking
There are parking meters directly outside both apartments. The meters cost approximately £1.20 per hour and payment can be made for up to four hours parking after which time, the meter would require to the topped up. Restrictions apply between 8.30am and 17.30pm, Monday to Friday. Parking outwith these hours and at weekends are free. Meters can be fed the night before, and the ticket will be issued for the next day.
There is free residential parking by driving North of the Botanical Gardens. Its a short drive and only a 10 minute walk back to the village.
Alternatively, find out about all the public parking options by clicking on the Edinburgh Council parking link http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/1265/parking_and_car_parks
