For those of us in the US, travel will be a bit involved. You will need to get
to Edinburgh, Scotland. The hard part of this is getting across the Atlantic Ocean to
the UK. Typically, you will want to fly (although there are
alternatives).
Once in the UK you can either fly from the airport you flew in to (there are no
direct flights from the US to Edinburgh), or take ground transportation. Ground
transportation will typically be somewhat less expensive, and the train is pretty
nice, but it will be a bit more hassle and take more time.
Flying
We have arranged for wedding discounts on two major airlines. Among
you
must travel from the US to the UK and back between September 8 and 22 of
2003. The airlines are:
American Airlines
5-10% discount from any US city to Edinburgh. To use, call AA Reservations at
1-800-433-1790, and reference STARfile 9293AA.
US Airways
5-10% discount from any US city to London or Manchester (this will require separate
arrangements to Edinburgh (see below)). To use, contact US Air Group Services at
877-874-7687, and refer to Gold File Number 99632560. Or, you can
but not that
this is more complex then standard online booking.
If you're flexible about your travel times, and you're willing to forego frequent
flier miles, then SkyAuction.com and
Priceline.com often have good deals.
Riding the Train
The trains are one of the best ways to travel between cities in the UK. For more
information (including maps and timetables), see
BritRail. Or, for travel between
Scottish cities, see ScotRail.
Riding the Bus Airlink runs an express bus from the Edinburgh
Airport to the city centre (and back!).
Lothian Buses and
First Edinburgh run buses in
and around Edinburgh. We will post more information after March 2003.
Driving
Brits drive on the wrong side of the road. They have roundabouts all over the place.
They have all these weird signs. They don't even call their highways “highways”!
So, if you want to travel by car, please take a cab. We like you, and don't want you
to die. If you must drive, you might want to look at
Driving in Britain: A North
American's Guide.
Taxis are readily available in Edinburgh. Those staying in Midlothian may wish to
ask their hotel desk or B&B proprietor to call for a taxi.
