Destination: Edinburgh
Be Entertained Cinemas Cultural Venues Motor Tours Nightclubs, Pubs and Scottish Entertainment Angling Association Football Athletics Cricket Golf Horse-racing Ice Skating Rugby Union Football Sailing Skiing Swimming Tennis Guided Tours Walking Tours	Edinburgh Buses All the buses listed in this guide are operated by Lothian Regional Transport (LRT); they are coloured maroon and white and operate all over the city. You'll also see buses run by other companies on the streets, many of them using duplicate routes. It's strongly recommended that you pick up a bus guide and travel map. LRT offer both travel and tourist passes and also operate a 24-hour help and information line (Phone: 0131 555 6363). Lothian Regional Transport Travelshop Address: 27 Hanover Street Phone: 0131 554 4494 City Bus Tours If time is short you'll get a real taste of Edinburgh by using one of the guided tour services that wend their way from Waverley Station round the main sights. All operate a 'jump on and off' policy, so the ticket price allows you to pause to visit something, then join a later bus. Some have a lively commentary from a knowledgeable local guide, others favour the headphone approach (usually in several languages). Guide Friday Address: 133-5 Canongate, Royal Mile Phone: 0131 556 2244 Edinburgh Classic Tour Address: 27 Hanover Street Phone: 0131 554 4494 Clubbing and Nightlife It's always hard in any city to be aware of what's new on the club scene, and Edinburgh is no exception, with clubs coming and going and waxing and waning in popularity. Weekend nightlife centres around the venues in the West End, the Grassmarket and the Cowgate, all packed on Fridays and Saturdays. To find out what's on, buy The List, published weekly. The Gay Scene Edinburgh has a thriving, friendly and reasonably open gay scene. There are hotels, clubs, cafés and pubs that cater exclusively for the gay community, and safety levels are high, with a police liaison officer who helps deal with any problems. The scene centres around Broughton Street, an area known as the Pink Triangle, which should be your first port of call to check out what's happening. Massage Parlours Don't be tempted to head for a city-centre massage parlour or sauna, unless you're looking for other services. In a highly successful drive to move prostitution off the streets, the city council has long licensed these establishments under the health and safety regulations, making them definitely not-the-place for families to relax after a day's sightseeing. Care in the Countryside If you're spending a few days exploring Edinburgh's environs, you may be tempted to take to the hills for a day's strenuous exercise. If you do, make sure you are properly equipped, with good boots, wind- and waterproofs and something to eat and drink. Take a map and let someone know where you're heading and what time you expect to be back. The Scottish hills can be dangerous, with quick weather changes.	COUNTRY Britain REGION CITIES London Edinburgh   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...     Eat & Drink     Stay     Shop     Take The Kids     Be Entertained     What's On When   Practical Matters Oxford York MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK