EDINBURGH GEORGE STREET -LINKS

USEFUL INFORMATION

This page provides useful information relevant to George Street and the surrounding area.

PARKING

Two multi story car parks are within a short distance of George Street at St. James Centre and nearby Greenside car parks.
see maps

Short term on-street parking is available with Pay and Display machines.
45p per 15mins
Maximum = Stay 3 Hours

Parking meters operate between 08:30 and 18:30.
During the Christmas period they operate between 08:30 and 17:30

Motorcycle Bays and Disabled parking bays are also frequently spaced along the length of George Street.
see maps

BUSES		TRAINS
Edinburgh's main Bus Terminal is situated near St. Andrew Square. St. James Bus Station provides links to all of the UK's major cities. Lothian Buses Network provide a regular local bus network, many of which cross and travese along George Street. see maps Day tickets are available which allows you to hop on and off buses all day long. Night Buses Lothian Buses provide a limited night bus service from 00:15am until 04:15 Airport Shuttle Bus Travels regularly to and from Edinburgh Airport, can be boarded from Princes Street. Edinburgh Bus Tours Guided Tours of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns on an open-topped bus. Art Gallery Shuttle Bus Provides free transportation between The Royal Scottish Academy & The National Gallery of Scotland on the mound to Edinburgh Gallery of Modern Art & the Dean Gallery. www.lothianbuses.co.uk		George Street is conveniently situated between both of Edinburgh's Train Stations. The closest being Edinburgh Waverley at the east end of Princes Street. The other Haymarket Station, is situated at the west end see maps www.networkrail.co.uk
		AIR
		Edinburgh International Airport is located west of the city centre. If travelling by car, join the A8 from the city bypass and proceed towards Glasgow. From the North and West you should join the A8 at the Newbridge roundabout and proceed towards Edinburgh. Follow signs for airport. see maps For flight information and more details see website. www.edinburghairport.com
		TAXIS
		There are hundreds of taxis in Edinburgh and several taxi ranks on and around George Street. see maps Edinburgh Taxis are mainly black hackney cabs similiar to London's famous black cabs, although many these days can often be seen sporting full colour advertising. They can accommodate up to 5 passengers and can support wheelchair users. The busiest times for Edinburgh taxis is between closing times of the cities bars and nightclubs between 11pm and 4am when they can be hard to get hold of. A raised hand can usually hail a passing taxi, although if there is a yellow light on in the passenger side it means it is already occupied or on a call. CITY CABS: 0131 228 1211 CENTRAL RADIO TAXI: 0131 229 2468 www.fastblacks.com

	EDINBURGH TRAM NEWS For information on the progress of Edinburgh's Trams please visit: www.tramtime.com

SMOKING		SOCIALISING
Scotland has introduced a No Smoking ban in all public areas including all bars, restaurants, shops, taxis and work places.		here are numerous bars, nightclubs and restaurants on and around George Street, many of which are open until 3am.
LITTER		FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE
It is an offence to drop litter in Scotland. Environmental Wardens can issue fines of £50 to anyone seen dropping litter in the street, including cigarette ends. Most Litter bins in the city now have metal 'stubbing out disks' on top to extinguish and dispose of cigarettes. Please dispose of all litter responsibly and help keep Edinburgh beautiful.		George Street is Edinburgh's Financial district, where major Banks, Building Societies & other financial institutions are located. Usual Bank opening hours are between 9:15am and 4:45pm Monday to Friday with some branches opening on Saturdays. See the FINANCIAL BUSINESSES page to link to individual branch websites. The currency within the UK is the pound £ For the current rate of exchange for any currency click here.
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
There are a number of Embassies and Consulates within the George Street area. (see map)
The Norwegian Consulate 86 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3BU Tel: 0131 226 5701 Luxemburg Consulate 76 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3BU Tel: 0131 225 9677 Monaco Consulate 39 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3BH Tel: 0131 225 1200		Spanish Consulate 63 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ Tel: 0131 220 1843 Swedish Consulate 22 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 2EP Tel: 0131 220 6050 Netherlands Consulate Thistle Court 1-2 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DD Tel: 0131 220 3226

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