Parking is available in ticketed spaces, payable in advance. There is a multi-story car park at the St. James' centre, an approximate 5 minute walk from 11 Nelson Street.
Transport Links
- Edinburgh Airport - 20 minutes by road
- Bus ... Edinburgh Airport to Waverley Station £5 return
- Taxi ... Edinburgh Airport to 11 Nelson Street approx £20
11 Nelson Street is a
- 10 min downhill walk from Waverley train station at Princes Street
- 4 min downhill walk from the National Bus Station at St Andrew Square
In the immediate area round Nelson St there are cafes (G & T's) antique
shops (Unicorn Antiques, Anthony Woodd, 3 Estaites), many contemporary art
galleries (Scottish Gallery, Open Eye, Axolotl) fine cashmere from Belinda
Robertson, hand-made leather, Emma Bridgewater China, as well as several
good bars (Kay's Bar, the Wally Dug) and excellent restaurants
The centre (Princes St and George St) is only 5-10 minutes walk away.
We live here and we're still thrilled by the varied land and city-scapes of
Edinburgh. The famous view of the Castle from Princes St is only the first of
many stunning vistas provided by our hilly and historic setting.
Calton Hill from Jeffrey St
The Old Town from Calton Hill
From the top of Arthur's Seat, the whole panorama of city and coast
Amazing and intricate views of old Edinburgh from the Museum of Scotland -
well, I could go on and on. There is so much to discover and enjoy.