The Front Path

This house was built by a Leith wine merchant in 1823 as a townhouse for his family, and the building has witnessed a lot of changes over the years. The house was a rather sad old lady when we acquired her in 1995. Happily she's now restored to some of her former glory and is once again creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests who cross her threshold.

Garlands is a B listed building on four levels with the upper rooms accessed from a central, rather grand, staircase. The main architectural feature is the ionic pilastered doorpieces.

Getting here is quite straightforward. Read our directions below to help you on your way.

Travel Details

To Garlands Guest House

From Edinburgh Airport

There is a Shuttle Bus service every 10 minutes from the Airport to Waverley Bridge. Thereafter it is a short Taxi ride to Garlands. If there is more than one person travelling we suggest you take a Taxi from the Airport - approximate cost £18.

From Waverley Railway Station

We are a 15 minute walk from the station. However, we suggest you take the short taxi ride, especially if you have luggage. The cost will be about £5.00.

From Bus Station

We are a 15 minute walk from the station. However, we suggest you take the short taxi ride, especially if you have luggage. The cost will be about £5.00

By Car

Find Princes Street on the map.

The A1 and A68 terminate at the east end of Princes Street. From the A1 you make a right turn from Waterloo Place on to the A900 (Leith). From the A68 you veer right from South Bridge on to the A900. In both case, carry on down Leith Street until you reach a roundabout. Carry straight over (the Playhouse Theatre will be on your right) until you reach a second roundabout. Again carry straight over and head down hill on Leith Walk. Pilrig Street is the third main street on the left (look for the church on the corner). Garlands is on the left hand side.

To Edinburgh

Rail

Edinburgh is well served by the national rail network. Examples of average journey times by train to Edinburgh are:

• from Aberdeen, 2hrs 30mins
• from Birmingham, 4hrs 30mins
• from Glasgow, 50mins
• from Inverness, 4hrs
• from Manchester, 3hrs 50mins
• from Newcastle, 1hr 30mins
• from Liverpool, 4hrs 30mins
• from London, 4hrs 20mins

More detailed information can be found on the Railtrack web site, the Scotrail web site or by contacting National Rail Enquiries on 0345 484 950

Air

Edinburgh airport, located 8 miles (12 km) west of Edinburgh city centre, connects the city with a number of major British, European and world centres.

For more information please contact Edinburgh Airport on + 00 44 131 333 0000

Bus

Edinburgh is well connected to the UK trunk road and motorway network. A number of bus companies operate regular services to Edinburgh from major cities.

Useful Contacts

Lothian Regional Transport (Local bus company) tel: 00 44 131 555 6363  

home

front path

bedroom

dining room

office

hallway

closet

attic

parlour room