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What's on in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland is situated on Scotland's East Coast on the south side of the Firth Of Forth. Home of the Scottish parliament, Edinburgh is enriched with culture, fine architecture and hosts of one of the most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, The University of Edinburgh. The most well known attractions are Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, the Holyrood Palace and The National Gallery of Scotland. With a population of 435,790 in 2005, Edinburgh is Scotland's second largest city after Glasgow.

EDINBURGH ZOO

Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, the Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre.  Apart from getting close to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, there are many different ways to enjoy your day out. You can experience a busy programme of educational events and activities - ranging from keeper talks through to hands-on animal encounters - and a wide-range of eating experiences, several play areas, a fantastic gift shop, free hilltop safari rides.

There is also, the newest addition to the Zoo, the Giant Pandas. They arrived in December 2011 and are very sought after, so please be warned you do have to pre-book your viewing slot to see them, you can do it online at Edinburgh Zoo

 

GIRL'S NIGHT IN

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BY ROAD


FROM THE SOUTH:

A1 Continue to drive on the A1 and take the exit toward Craigmillar/Newcraighall, at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto A6095/Newcraighall Rd Go through two roundabouts. At Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, take the 4th exit onto A7/Dalkeith Rd where you then turn left at A7/E Preston St. Turn right at A7/ S Clerk St and continue to drive on the A7. Take a sharp left at Chambers St and turn left at George IV Bridge. Hotel du Vin Edinburgh is located adjacent to the Bedlam Theatre on your right.

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FROM THE WEST:

M8 Continue to drive on the M8. At Hermiston Jct, take the 3rd exit onto the A720 ramp to Kilmarnock/W Calder/Edinburgh W. Keep right at the fork, follow the signs for A720 and merge onto the A720. Take the exit toward A703 and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto A702/Biggar Rd and continue on the A702 for about 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Lauriston Pl. Lauriston Place becomes Forrest Rd when you turn slightly left. Take a sharp right at the Bedlam Theatre, Hotel du Vin Edinburgh is located next to the Theatre on your right side.

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FROM THE NORTH:

M90 Continue on the A90 signposted for Edinburgh. Take the exit onto A90, go through two roundabouts. Turn left at A90/Manor Pl where you turn left again after 0.3 miles onto the A8/W Maitland St. After half a mile, turn right at A700/Lothian Rd and turn left again at Lauriston Place. When you turn slightly left, Lauriston Place becomes Forrest Rd. Take a sharp right turn, Hotel du Vin is located adjacent to the Bedlam Theatre on your right hand side.

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CAR PARKING

There are no car parking spaces at the Hotel. The NCP (Quartermile) car park is located within walking distance on Lauriston Place, opposite the George Herriot School. Directions: With the Hotel on your right, continue to the end of the road and turn right onto Teviot Place. Keeping in the left hand lane go through the set of lights joining Lauriston place. After the next set of lights, take the 1st turn on the left in to Nightingale Way. Then follow the road round to the right and take the 1st left. You will come to a dead end and the NCP is on the left. Guests receive a 20% discount on the parking ticket.

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BY AIR

Edinburgh Airport approx 6.9 miles away 22 minutes by car

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BY TRAIN

Waverley Train Station approx 0.9 miles away 3 minutes by car

 

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