Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Information
Emergency
In an emergency, dial 999 or 112 (free from public phones) and ask for police, ambulance,
fire brigade or coastguard.
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
(
08088 01 03 02;
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
)
Lothian & Borders Police HQ
(
non-emergency 0131-311 3131;
www.lbp.police.uk
;
Fettes Ave)
Lothian & Borders Police Information Centre
(
0131-226 6966; 188 High St;
10am-1pm & 2-5.30pm, to 9.30pm during Fringe Festival)
Report a crime or make lost-
property inquiries here.
Internet Access
There are several internet-enabled telephone boxes (10p a minute, 50p minimum)
scattered around the city centre, and countless wi-fi hot spots - search on
www.jiwire.com
.
Internet cafes are spread around the city. Some convenient ones:
e-corner
(
www.e-corner.co.uk
;
54 Blackfriars St; per 20min £1; 7.30am-9pm Mon-Fri,
8am-9pm Sat & Sun; )
G-Tec
(
www.grassmarket-technologies.com
;
67 Grassmarket; per 20min £1;
10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 5.30pm Sat)
Coffee Home
(
www.coffeehome.co.uk
;
28 Crighton Pl, Leith Walk; per 20min 60p;
10am-10pm Mon-Sat, noon-10pm Sun)
Internet Resources
Edinburgh & Lothians Tourist Board
(
www.edinburgh.org
)
Official tourist-board site,
with listings of accommodation, sights, activities and events.
Edinburgh Architecture
(
www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk
)
Informative site dedicated
to the city's modern architecture.
Edinburgh Festival Guide
(
www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk
)
Everything you need to know
about Edinburgh's many festivals.
Events Edinburgh
(
www.eventsedinburgh.org.uk
)
The city council's official events
guide.
The List
(
www.list.co.uk
)
Listings of restaurants, pubs, clubs and nightlife.
