location & directions
Aonach Mor is nestled at the foot of Salisbury Crags, which are a dramatic feature of Arthurs Seat. The Guest House offers easy access to most places of interest in Edinburgh such as Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament and Princes Street, which are all within a two mile radius.
Arthur's Seat is a dormant volcano located within Holyrood Park which dominates the city and also is the highest of a series of peaks which take the form of a crouched lion (it is also sometimes referred to as Lion's Head). Also within the park is the Palace of Holyrood House which is the Edinburgh residence of the British Queen (though we believe she would rather stay at Aonach Mor)!
Salisbury Crags, which form part of Arthur's seat, are virtually on our doorstep and give great views of the historic old town of Edinburgh.
Directions to aonach mor
From the South
On A1 follow City Bypass A720 to “Sheriffhall” roundabout, take the route for city centre A7 (Old Dalkeith Road) to the roundabout at “Cameron Toll” Shopping Centre, continue to follow signs for city centre, on to Dalkeith Road and we are the 5th road on your right.
From Edinburgh Airport
By car : |
Follow the signs for City Bypass A720... (then same as above). |
By bus : |
Airport Bus (£5 return) to Waverley Station then go on to Princes Street and get a public bus No. 30 or 33 going South. Get off two stops after Royal Commonwealth Swimming Pool, Kilmaurs Terrace is the first on your left. |
By taxi : |
The trip is about 40 minutes and the cost is around £18. |
From Glasgow and the west
Follow the M8 or the M9/M90 east to the Newbridge Roundabout – then follow the signs for the City By-pass South and East (A720) and proceed as above.
From Glasgow (as well as from all major Scottish towns and cities) there are regular trains and rail links to Edinburgh. Taxi direct from Glasgow Airport to the Guest House can be arranged through Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis. |
