Headed for the Fringe? Don’t leave without our essential Edinburgh map selection!
From 5th– 29th August, Edinburgh hosts The Fringe, the world’s largest arts festival. With hundreds of stages all over the city, thousands of performers from a variety of mediums including theatre, comedy, dance, spoken-word and music come to test their acts on festival goers.
If you are heading there, we have a few maps of Edinburgh you can take to help you find your bearings and explore this wonderful city:
Collins Discovering Edinburgh: The Illustrated Map £4.99
A beautifully illustrated map with bus routes, a street index, key festival and fringe locations. Popular locations including The Royal Mile have separate inserts with more detail.
This pop out small map of central Edinburgh is great for carrying around in your pocket. It includes visitor information, a list of places of interest and a street index.
Herb Lester’s An Edinburgh Companion £4.00
In Herb Lester’s recognisable stylish demeanour, this map lists 34 entries that are more independent and artisan that the usual map suggestions. Includes a whiskey shop, a trio of bookshops and an island you can walk to.
Edinburgh Seven Hills: Hill walking within the city £3.95
A great way to see Edinburgh is from up high. Experience the view from Calton Hill, Craiglockhart Hill, Braid Hills, Blackford Hill, Corstorphine Hill, Castle rock and Arthur’s Seat.
Edinburgh Crumpled City Map £10.00
You don’t have to worry about your map folding skills with this tear resistant, waterproof crumple map. It’s also great for sitting on if you fancy an impromptu picnic.
STANFORDS TOP TIP:
The National Library of Scotland is hosting a free exhibition called You Are Here. Using maps from the library’s archive, this exhibition aims to challenge perceptions of maps and embark on cartographic journeys from Edinburgh and beyond.
Runs until 3rd April 2017. For more details see: nls.uk/exhibitions