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trolled by self-service ticket machines from 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday, and
costs £1 to £2 per hour, with a 30-minute to four-hour maximum. If you break the rules,
you'll get a fine, often within minutes of your ticket expiring - Edinburgh's parking war-
dens are both numerous and notorious. The fine is £60, reduced to £30 if you pay up with-
in 14 days. Cars parked illegally will be towed away. There are large, long-stay car parks
at the St James Centre, Greenside Pl, New St, Castle Tce and Morrison St. Motorcycles
can be parked free at designated areas in the city centre.
The Royal Mile ( Click here )
IZZET KERIBAR/GETTY IMAGES ©
Public Transport
For the moment, Edinburgh's public-transport system consists entirely of buses (a tram
network is under construction, due to come into operation in 2014). The main operators
are Lothian Buses ( www.lothianbuses.com ) and First ( 0131-663 9233;
www.irstedinburgh.co.uk ) ; for timetable information contact Traveline ( Click here ) .
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