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Directions to Kildonan Lodge

It is advisable when driving to Edinburgh to avoid the City Centre due to the various one-way systems and the volume of traffic. Kildonan Lodge is very easy to find when you follow the appropriate directions.

From the City Centre

(East End of Princes Street at North Bridge/Leith Walk)

From the corner of Princes Street (East End) and North Bridge proceed South on North Bridge past the junction with the Royal Mile onto South Bridge. Keep on this straight road (the name changes several times) for 1.5 miles until you reach the hotel located on the left.

From the City By-pass at Straiton Junction

(A701 City centre)

Continue on the A701 towards the City Centre for approximately 2.75 miles (4 Km) passing through six sets of traffic lights until you reach a large junction (Cameron Toll). Go straight ahead (second exit on roundabout) on the A701 and the Hotel is the sixth building on your right.

From the South East

via the A1 (Berwick)
via the A68 (Jedburgh) and the A697/A68 (Coldstream)

North following the signs for Edinburgh and the City By-pass until you reach the Sheriffhall Roundabout. Take the City By-pass West (A720W) and exit at 'Straiton Junction' following the sign for A701 City Centre.

Kildonan Lodge Location

Ideally located, set only 1.5miles from The Royal Mile and Princes Street, Kildonan Lodge Hotel is the ideal retreat for travellers wishing to enjoy a bit of bargain shopping, indulge in fine-dining experiences or explore historic Edinburgh with the many different sightseeing options on offer.

For business travellers we are conveniently located close to The Royal Infirmary and the Royal Observatory and within only 5 minutes walk from Edinburgh University and The King’s Buildings.

For guests arriving by car we suggest you leave your car in our free private car park during your stay.

Edinburgh International Airport is about 30 minutes and Waverley Train Station and St Andrews Bus Station are only a short taxi ride away. Edinburgh’s public transport system is excellent, very affordable and easy to use.

The hotel is located on the main bus route for the following bus numbers: 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37 and 49 which frequently stop outside the hotel to/from the city centre.

From the South West

via the M6, M74 and A701 (through Moffat - quick route)

North east on the A701 following the signs for Edinburgh until you reach the City By-pass (A720) at Straiton Junction. Continue on the A701 following the signs for the City Centre.

via the M6 and A7 (through Hawick & Galashiels - tourist route)

North east on the A7 following the signs for Edinburgh until you reach the Sheriffhall Roundabout. Take the City By-pass West (A720W) and exit at 'Straiton Junction' following the sign for A701 City Centre.

From the West

via the M8 (Glasgow) & via the M9 (Stirling)

Follow the signs for Edinburgh until you reach the City By-pass (A720). Take the City By-pass South (toward Berwick and the A1) and exit at 'Straiton Junction' following the sign for A701 City Centre(A701).

From the North

via the M90 and the Forth Road Bridge

Once over the Forth Road Bridge follow the signs for Edinburgh A90. When you reach the large junction (traffic lights) turn right following the signs for the City By-pass (A720). Straight ahead at the next small roundabout and onto traffic lights keeping to the left of the lanes turning right toward the City By-pass. Take the City By-pass South (toward Berwick and the A1) and exit at 'Straiton Junction' following the sign for A701 City Centre(A701).