Edinburgh is widely regarded as a fantastic city break, but did you know it also provides a fantastic gateway for visiting many of Scotland’s greatest attractions?

Situated to the South East of Scotland, Edinburgh is ideally placed for exploring the stunning coastal areas of East Lothian, the rich countryside of the Scottish Borders and the often underestimated charms of Fife and Kinross.

As a relatively small city, Edinburgh offers easy and fast accessibility to the countryside. Visitors can enjoy the trappings of an urban break, yet be out enjoying unspoilt nature within 30 minutes.

It is entirely realistic to plan daytrips to the Pentland hills, the beaches of East Lothian or rugged woodland walks as part of your Edinburgh break.

The Scottish capital is well served for transport and communications. A train from Waverley station will take you from the hustle and bustle of the city centre to the open air and stunning scenery of East Lothian, West Lothian, Stirlingshire, Perthshire or Fife in under an hour.

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Car hire is another great option, as traffic is nothing like as scary as it is in most major European cities, and the city bypass provides an easy gateway out of town.

The surrounding countryside provides a haven for walkers and bikers, wildlife watchers, golf lovers, outdoor enthusiasts or just anybody who enjoys a relaxing day out in beautiful surroundings.

There is also a plethora or cultural and historical attractions to explore, with castles, museums, galleries and heritage sites throughout South, East and Central Scotland.

Even the Highlands can be reached during a slightly longer, but truly thrilling, train ride from Edinburgh.

Many visitors enjoy combined city-and-country holidays, perhaps indulging in shopping and theatre in the centre one day, and an exhilarating forest walk or castle visit the next.

Edinburgh is an ideal destination for a holiday which combines the best of both, with a wealth of options of offer – it really is a gateway to Scotland.

There is plenty of good quality Edinburgh accommodation to choose from for your holiday in Scotland. Many benefit from the flexibility of serviced apartments in Edinburgh, which provide a real ‘home from home.’

With luxury Edinburgh apartments located close to the city centre, you will be ideally placed to explore the best of the capital, or just hop on a train at Waverley and take off into the great playground of Scotland’s countryside.

My name is Xavi Smith and I love to write about the city of Edinburgh and Scotland. If you are also interested in tips about Edinburgh accommodation or Edinburgh apartments , don’t hesitate to get in contact.


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