Getting Here

All events take place at Merchiston Castle School, just 4 miles from the city of Edinburgh and only 15 minutes from Edinburgh International Airport. Entry to Merchiston and the Harpmakers’ Exhibition is free – please stop by, we’d love to see you.

Merchiston Castle School
294 Colinton Road,
Edinburgh, EH13 0PU

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By Car

From the North: After crossing the Forth Road Bridge, follow signs to M8 and Glasgow. Take slip road marked Edinburgh and City Bypass (A720). Follow Bypass southbound sign. Exit at Dreghorn Junction (Colinton exit). Follow signs for Redford Barracks: Merchiston is opposite these, on the north side of Colinton Road.

From the South: A1, A7 and A68 all lead to the City Bypass. Follow signs for the Forth Road Bridge and Airport. Leave Bypass at Dreghorn Junction (Colinton exit). Follow signs for Redford Barracks: Merchiston is opposite these, on the north side of Colinton Road.

From the West: From the M8, do not follow route to Forth Road Bridge, but continue on to the City Bypass, following southbound signs. Exit at Dreghorn Junction, (Colinton exit). Follow signs for Redford Barracks: Merchiston is opposite these, on the north side of Colinton Road.

Parking

There is free parking available on the campus. Please note that vehicles must be parked in the designated areas and should not obstruct any entrances or exist.

Travel information and route planner from the AA

By Bus

There is a bus stop right outside the entrance to Merchiston. Lothian Buses No. 10, 18 and 45 pass this stop.

Travel information and route planner from Lothian Buses

By Train

Edinburgh’s main railway terminal is Waverley Station. From here you can take a taxi or bus to Merchiston. Travel time is approximately 20-30 minutes.

Train information from National Rail

By Air

Edinburgh International Airport is only 15 minute taxi ride from Merchiston, while Airlink 100 express bus service runs every 10 minutes from the airport to Waverley Bridge, next to Waverley Railway Station in the centre of Edinburgh.