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

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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

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

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Scotland has introduced a No Smoking ban in all public areas including all bars, restaurants, shops, taxis and work places.

There are numerous bars, nightclubs and restaurants on and around George Street, many of which are open until 3am.

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.