Welcome to Gil Dun Guest House Edinburgh Scotland

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You are very welcome to the Gil Dun Guest House, Edinburgh Scotland a Scottish Tourist Board Official Four Star Luxury Bed and Breakfast.

The Gil Dun Guest House is located in a quiet cul-de-sac within the oldest Edinburgh district of Newington.

Close to the city centre and walking distance to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace also on a main bus route.
A short Taxi journey from the Airport.

Gil Dun Guest House Accommodation

The guesthouse has been re-furbished to a very high standard whilst
retaining many Victorian features.

In 2010 most guest rooms and bathrooms have seen the completion of luxurious upgrades in soft tones with new luxury linen and pillows for the comfort and relaxation of our guests.

All rooms offer:
- Free Wifi
- Digital TV
- Radio Alarm Clock
- Hot Drinks
- Local Scottish Cookies
- Welcome Chocolates
- Quality Welcome Toiletries
- Plump soft white towels
- Luxurious bed linen & Pillows
- Hair Dryer**
- Ironing Facilities**
- Lobby Pay Phone
- Free Parking when available (Limited to 4 spaces, street parking nearby)
- Local Mini Guide & Map (in several languages)
- City & Airport Taxis Arranged
** please ask

Room Types:
- Family Sleeps 3 or 4
- Twin
- Double
- Single

We offer quality luxury B&B accommodation in Edinburgh as good as can be expected in corporate hotels, making us ideal for the executive business traveller or vacation visitor looking for a personal, friendly, relaxed home from home atmosphere.

For guests who are visiting Edinburgh we offer a wealth of local knowledge and can suggest the perfect itinerary to make the very most out of your time in the city and surrounding countryside.

At the Gildun your well being is our priority assuring you of a good nights sleep and a hearty A´La Carte breakfast just how you like it.

Below you will find the top visitor attractions in or near Edinburgh in order of popularity.
1 Edinburgh Castle
2 National Gallery of Scotland
3 Museum of Scotland
4 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
5 Edinburgh Zoo Adults
6 St Giles' Cathedral
7 Beecraigs Country Park
8 Royal Yacht Britannia
9 Polkemmet Country Park
10 The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
11 Museum of Childhood
12 Scottish National Galleries of Modern Art
13 Scottish National Portrait Gallery
14 Fruit market Gallery, contemporary / modern art
15 Scottish Seabird Centre
16 The Real Mary King's Close

Getting there:
By Car:
All roads leading into Edinburgh pass a sign directing them to the City Bypass A720.
Take the city bypass A720 to the Sheriff hall roundabout (east end of bypass), then take the A7 Edinburgh road for approx 4 mile to the Cameron Toll roundabout (it has a railway bridge going over the top of it). Again follow the A7 city centre sign and you are now on Dalkeith Road. You will then come to a set of traffic lights at T-junction. Head
through the lights, at the next junction, head through the lights and Spence Street is the second opening on your left opposite the church.

By Bus or Train:
Either take a taxi from the centre which will cost about four Pounds or you can take the local bus from Princes Street. The stop is outside Burtons Department store opposite the Waverley Bridge near the Waverley Train Station.

BUS:- when you come out of St Andrews Square Bus Station follow the direction the buses drive out) turn left into St Andrews Square and walk down to Princes Street (you will see the Waverley Shopping Centre entrance across the Princes Street and you will then see the bus stop outside Burtons Dept Store.

TRAIN:- Either come up the Waverley steps onto Princes Street or come up the taxi ramp onto Waverley Bridge, turn right and walk up onto Princes Street you will then see the bus stop on the shop side of Princes Street.

To Gil Dun from the city center take either the number 14,C3, 33 or a green 86. The fare is £1.20 and you will need exact fare as drivers do not give change. Ask the driver for the stop past the Commonwealth Swimming Pool. If you sit to the left hand side of the bus, you will see the pool and can be ready to get off. You then cross over the road
at the church into Spence Street.

By Air:
From Edinburgh Airport either by Taxi which will cost between £20 and £25 or take the express bus to Waverley Bridge (£3.50 single £6 return). Then follow directions above for Train/Bus. If you get lost at any point find a phone box, take a note of which street you are on, if by car which way the car is pointing, and we will give you easy directions.

Email Gil Dun Guest House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com