Which is the main station in Edinburgh?

Which is the main station in Edinburgh?

Waverley

Is Edinburgh train station Edinburgh Waverley?

Edinburgh Waverley railway station (also known simply as Waverley; Scottish Gaelic: Waverley Dhùn Èideann) is the principal station serving Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the second busiest station in Scotland, after Glasgow Central.

What is the name of the main shopping street in Edinburgh?

Royal Mile: The Royal Mile is packed with souvenir shops and traditional fashion stores. Princes Street: Located in the New Town, Princes Street is Edinburgh’s most important street. You’ll find several department stores, Jenners and smaller international brands.

Is Edinburgh good for shopping?

Edinburgh’s shopping scene may be compact, but it’s excellent. Not only will you find one of the world’s first department stores, plus British institutions like Harvey Nichols, but you’ll also discover boutiques that are helping to ensure the survival of Scottish textile traditions like tweed and cashmere.

What should I wear in Edinburgh?

Year-round, wear a t-shirt, cardigan or sweater, and a light waterproof jacket. If it’s warm when you head out for the day, pack your outer layers in your daypack. If you want to feel like a newb, just wear a t-shirt and shorts for a summer day, or wear only a heavy winter jacket for protection in the winter.

How do I not look like a tourist in Scotland?

1. Don’t buy the Scotland tourist outfit.
2. Don’t take shots of whisky.
3. Don’t be dumbstruck on the sidewalk.
4. Don’t overwhelm the Highlands and islands.
5. Don’t claim to be Scottish.
6. Don’t go to Loch Ness.
7. Don’t complain about bad weather.
8. Now you know the common tourist mistakes in Scotland, are you ready to be invisible?

Is it safe to drink the tap water in Edinburgh?

By all accounts, Edinburgh is an extremely safe destination. In a poll conducted by international market research firm YouGov in 2014, Edinburgh was listed as the safest of the ten most populous cities in the UK. The tap water is safe to drink, like it is anywhere in Scotland.

How much is Edinburgh Castle entry?

Admission

Category	Reduced admission price	Normal admission price
Adult (16-64yrs)	£15.50	£17.50
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed)	£12.40	£14.00
Child (5-15yrs)	£9.30	£10.50
Family (1 adult, 2 children)	£31.00	n/a

Can you visit Edinburgh Castle for free?

Every year Historic Scotland holds a Doors Open Day that allows you to visit Edinburgh Castle for free.