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Getting Around

Buses

Lothian Buses: Annandale Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4AZ  ph. (0131) 555 6363
Lothian Regional Transport, operating red and white buses, is the main operator within Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Freedom Ticket (£2.50), allowing unlimited one-day travel on the city's bus, can be purchased in advance, as can a 1 week ticket (£13) and a 4 week ticket (£37).
Open:
Mon - Sat 8.30 am - 6.00 pm,

First Bus: 0870 872 7271
Provides much of the service between Edinburgh and the Lothians.

You will also see other bus companies, including Eastern Scottish, Lowland Scottish and Midland Scottish - all part of First Bus Company, along with S.M.T. - and Fife Scottish, which operate routes into and out of Edinburgh to other parts of Scotland.

Taxis

City Cabs (0131) 228 1211