Map of Edinburgh Zoo


Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, a registered charity. The aim is: "to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and so to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats." [more...]


Directions
By Train:
There are two trains stations in Edinburgh city, Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station. From these stations the buses listed below will take you to Edinburgh Zoo.

By Bus:
Lothian Buses from Princes Street, Edinburgh city centre: 12, 26, 31.
X48 Ingliston Park and Ride, 100 Airlink.
Citylink services: 900 Glasgow to Edinburgh, 909 Stirling to Edinburgh, 904 East Kilbride to Edinburgh.

By Car:
From the south - on the A1, A68 or A702
When you reach the City Bypass (A720) turn left, following signs for Edinburgh north and west. Follow the by-pass for 13 miles (from the A1), 11 miles (from the A68) or 6 miles (from the A702) until the end of the bypass. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the south west - on the A70
Approaching Edinburgh, at the village of Currie, turn left at the Post Office following signs for Hermiston and Heriot Watt University. Follow this road for 1.5 miles, then turn right onto the A71 towards the city centre for a further 1.5 miles. At the first roundabout, turn left onto the City Bypass (A720) and head north for 2 miles. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the south west - on the A71
Heading towards Edinburgh, turn left onto the City Bypass (A720) following signs for Edinburgh north. Follow this for 2 miles, until the end of the bypass. At the huge Gogarburn roundabout, take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the west - on the M8
Travelling east on the M8, leave the motorway at Junction 1 onto the City Bypass (A720). Follow this for 1.5 miles, until the end of the bypass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Take the right hand lane, and turn right, following signs for Edinburgh city centre (A8). Follow this road for approx 2.5 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the airport - on the A8
Follow signs for Edinburgh city centre, turning left onto the A8. On the dual carriageway, take the right hand land for City Centre, and follow the underpass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Follow this road for approx 3 more miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the north west - on the M9
Leave the motorway at Junction 1, following signs for the Airport (A8). On the dual carriageway, take the right hand land for City Centre, and follow the underpass at the huge Gogarburn roundabout. Follow this road for approx 3 more miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

From the north, Forth Road Bridge - on the M90
Continue on the A90 towards Edinburgh city centre, for 5 miles. At the Cramond roundabout, turn right onto the A902 for a further 1.5 miles. At the Maybury Junction, turn left onto the A8 following signs for city centre. Follow this road for a further 2 miles, going through Corstorphine. The Zoo is on your left, with the car park entrance just between the Zoo and the Holiday Inn.

What's near Edinburgh Zoo

Attractions:
  Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art  2 Miles
  Dean Gallery  2 Miles
  Lauriston Castle  2 Miles
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Towns:
  Corstorphine  1 Mile
  Gorgie  1 Mile
  Cramond Bridge  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Your Move  1 Mile
  Dove Davies and Partners  2 Miles
  Pagan Property Services  2 Miles
Hotels:
  Holiday Inn Edinburgh  1 Mile
  Murrayfield Hotel and Lodge  1 Mile
  Ellersly House Hotel  1 Mile
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Bed and Breakfast:
  no 3  1 Mile
  Netherby House  1 Mile
  Kew House and Apartments  1 Mile
 
Self Catering:
  Edinburgh Vacation Apartments  2 Miles
  Edinburgh New Town Apartment  2 Miles
  Apartment By Castle, Edinburgh  3 Miles
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Campsites:
  Linwater Caravan Park  7 Miles
  Loch House Farm Caravan Park  13 Miles
  Noahs Ark Caravan Park  32 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld Edinburgh  2 Miles

TIC: Edinburgh Airport Tourist Information Desk     Tel:  2 Miles



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