Self-catering Apartment in Central Edinburgh Location Our centrally situated apartment is just off Leith Walk, the main thoroughfare which connects Princes Street with the Port of Leith. It is also within easy reach of Edinburgh's foremost theatre, a large new cinema and entertainment complex. It is also approximately 10 minutes walk from the east end of Princes Street with its shops, gardens and tourist attractions. The apartment's location is marked by a red cross on the map below. The apartment's central location means that it is within walking distance of Waverley Railway Station and St Andrew's Square Bus Station. Regular bus links also permit easy access to all areas of Edinburgh including the port of Leith, the university, and the West End. The airport is approximately 15 miles away, a drive of approximately 25 minutes. Visitors can choose to explore the city centre, Old Town, the Castle and Palace and Princes Street's shops or perhaps spend time in the up and coming area of Leith, with its pubs and restaurants, harbour and the Royal Yacht Britannia. The area around the top of Leith Walk, where the apartment is situated, has become residential, fashionable and cosmopolitan. There are many delicatessens, pubs, bars and restaurants close by, and Princes Street with its shops and other sites is situated 10 minutes walk away. Useful Links http://www.lothianbuses.co.uk/ http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/edinburgh/ http://www.rosythferry.co.uk/ppc.html http://www.networkrail.co.uk/ www.firstscotrail.com Dates for your Diary Edinburgh International Festival (8 August - 31 August, 2008) Edinburgh Festival Fringe (3 August - 25 August, 2008) Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1 August - 23 August, 2008) Taxis in Edinburgh Computer Cabs: 0131 228 2555 Central Taxis: 0131 229 2468 City Cabs: 0131 228 1211