Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Outside the Centre
Mortonhall Caravan Park£
(
0131-664 1533;
www.meadowhead.co.uk
; 38 Mortonhall Gate, Frogston Rd East;
tent site incl 1 car & 2 people £20-26)
Located in attractive parkland 5 miles southeast of
the centre, Mortonhall has an on-site shop, bar and restaurant. Note: the one-person tent
rate (£11.50) is not available during the Edinburgh International Festival. Take bus 11
from Princes St (westbound).
CAMPGROUND
EDINBURGH'S HOGMANAY
Traditionally, the New Year has always been a more important celebration for Scots than Christmas. In towns, cit-
ies and villages all over the country, people fill the streets at midnight on 31 December to wish each other a Guid
New Year and, yes, to knock back a dram or six to keep the cold at bay.
In 1993 Edinburgh's city council had the excellent idea of spicing up Hogmanay by organising some events,
laying on some live music in Princes St and issuing an open invitation to the rest of the world. Most of them
turned up, or so it seemed, and had such a good time that they told all their pals and came back again the next
year.
Now
Edinburgh's Hogmanay
(
www.edinburghshogmanay.com
)
is the biggest winter festival in Europe.
Events run from 29 December to 1 January, and include a torchlight procession, huge street party and a New
Year's Day triathlon. To get into the main party area in the city centre after 8pm on 31 December you'll need a
ticket - book well in advance.
Eating
Edinburgh has more restaurants per head of population than any other UK city. Eating out
has become a commonplace event rather than something reserved for special occasions,
and the choice of eateries ranges from stylish but inexpensive bistros and cafes to
Michelin-starred gourmet restaurants.
BEST VALUE BISTROS
Urban Angel
Offline map
Google map
(
0131-225 6215;
www.urban-angel.co.uk
;
121 Hanover St; mains
£8-14;
9am-10pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun;
)
A wholesome deli that puts the emphasis on fair-trade,
