- Edinburgh Castle

- The Royal Mile

- Scotch whiskey tasting

- Hollyrood

- Calton Hill

- Prince's St. Gardens

- Scott Monument

- Arthur's Seat and the Crags

- St. Andrews Golf Course (by train out of Waverly). On Sundays, you can walk the world's first golf course.

- Visit the city of Glasgow. A more modern, industrial city.

- Highlands Tour. You can grab a bus tour departing Edinburgh that's a highlands tour. This is the way to go if you can't rent your car.

- Loch Ness

Walking

Edinburgh is a compact city, and most venues are located within easy walking distance of each other. During August, the quickest way to get between venues can often be on foot. Some venues are within a stone’s throw of one another – particularly in the Old Town, where you wouldn’t need more than five to ten minutes to walk from the Royal Mile to many Old Town venues.

Buses

Edinburgh’s Lothian bus network covers the city and its outskirts, including Queensferry, East Lothian and Midlothian; most venues have a nearby bus stop.

Single fares cost £2, but if you take three or more journeys in a day, then a Lothian Dayticket (£5) or a LATEticket (£4.50) are the best value.

Please note: unless you're using a Ridacard, contactless payment or the Lothian Bus M-Tickets App, you'll need to provide the exact fare on the bus, as drivers don't have access to cash to give change.

For more information on routes and timetables, visit lothianbuses.com and download the Transport for Edinburgh App, for real-time bus information and journey planning.

If you need help, visit Lothian’s Travelshop or tweet @on_lothianbuses.

Trams

A tramline runs directly from Edinburgh Airport to Newhaven via Princes Street, St Andrew Square and Leith. You can choose from several ticketing options that work on trams and buses. Timetable information can be found at Transport for Edinburgh and on the Transport for Edinburgh app.

Please note: you must buy your tram ticket before you board via ticketing machines on the tram platform.

Uber/Taxis

There are a variety of taxi ranks dotted around central Edinburgh. Look for the unmistakable black cabs: an orange light on top means the taxi is available for hire.

Rickshaws

Edinburgh at festival time wouldn’t be Edinburgh without the athletic rickshaw drivers who cycle around the city. It’s a fun, unmissable experience – but remember to always agree on the price of your fare in advance.

Cars

If you’re bringing your car, please beware that Edinburgh has limited parking and strict restrictions. In the city centre, most parking is pay and display – always check the instructions on the meter and carry plenty of coins with you, or register with RingGo and pay over the phone or via the app.