Travel & Stay
International Travel
Please be aware that from April 2025, all travellers to the UK (except British or Irish citizens) will need either an ETA or an eVisa. You can apply for one here.
Full information on entering the UK can be found at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/arriving-in-the-uk
Pickup & Drop-Off
For those staying in central Edinburgh, we will be providing a bus to and from the venue. If you require this service, please make sure you let us know in your RSVP. The bus will depart from the west side of Charlotte Square. We will confirm the pick up time nearer the wedding date but expect it to be at approximately 12pm. It takes roughly 1 hour to get from the city centre to Borthwick Castle. The bus will leave Borthwick in the evening at 12.30am.
Taxis
If staying in central Edinburgh, you can book a black cab via Central Taxis or City Cabs. If you are staying closer to Borthwick, your hotel may be able to book a taxi for you. Make sure you book in advance and also pre-arrange a pick up time for the end of the evening. Public transport is not available from Borthwick Castle. Due to health and safety regulations, all non-residential guests will be required to leave the venue by 12.30am.
Accommodation
Below, you can find a list of hotels both in central Edinburgh and around Borthwick. There are many more hotels available in Edinburgh so please choose one that suits your own needs. We recommend staying near Charlotte Square in central Edinburgh as that is the pickup point for our wedding bus. If you choose to stay nearer Borthwick castle, please note that you will need to organise your own transport to and from the venue.
Edinburgh is a popular destination at Christmas time so we advise you to book your accommodation early!
Hotels in Edinburgh
Kimpton Charlotte Sq
2 min walk to coach
The George
10 min drive/bus/walk to coach pickup
The Edinburgh Grand
15 min taxi/bus/walk to coach
The Roseate
10 min drive/15 min bus/30 min walk to coach
