Need to Know - Discover Scotland: Experience the Best of Scotland - page 100

Arriving in Scotland
» Edinburgh Airport
BUSES To Edinburgh city centre every 10 to 15 minutes from 4.30am to midnight
(£3.50).
NIGHT BUSES Every 30 minutes from 12.30am to 4am (£3.50).
TAXIS £15-20; about 20 minutes to the city centre.
» Glasgow Airport
BUSES To Glasgow city centre every 10 to 15 minutes from 6am to 11pm (£5).
NIGHT BUSES Hourly 11pm to 4am, half-hourly 4am to 6pm (£5).
TAXIS £20-25; about 30 minutes to city centre.
Getting Around
» Air Can cut travel time significantly between Glasgow or Edinburgh and Inverness or
the farther-flung islands (except Skye - nearest airport is Inverness).
» Bus Scottish Citylink coaches run frequent services between all the main tourist centres.
» Train Fast and comfortable for intercity travel, and scenic rail journeys to Oban, Mal-
laig and Kyle of Lochalsh.
» Car Having your own wheels is tops for speed and flexibility.
Accommodation
» Youth Hostels The budget traveller's choice; good network in all the right places.
» B&Bs and Guesthouses Usually the best value for money, friendly, well equipped, and
great breakfasts.
» Hotels Some great places in the cities, often average in the countryside; old Highland
hotels are often full of character.
Be Forewarned
» School holidays Roads, accommodation and tourist attractions are all busier during
Easter, summer and Christmas vacations.