Travel Guide to Victoria Street Viewing Point

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by heading towards the A907 road. Follow signs for Alloa and then merge onto the A91 towards Stirling. Continue on the A91 until you reach the junction with the A9. Follow the A9 south towards Edinburgh. After approximately 30 miles, take the exit toward A720/M8. Merge onto the A720 (Edinburgh City Bypass) and continue for about 5 miles. Take the exit toward A8/Edinburgh City Centre. Continue on the A8 until you reach the junction for Lothian Road. You can park in one of the city’s public car parks nearby, such as the NCP Edinburgh Castle car park. From there, it’s a short walk to Victoria Street Viewing Point, located at 46 Victoria St.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Victoria Street Viewing Point using public transportation from Clackmannanshire, first take a train from Alloa Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station. This journey generally takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Edinburgh Waverley, exit the station and head towards the city center. You can catch a Lothian Bus (number 23 or 27) from Waverley Bridge. Alight at the stop for Victoria Street. The viewing point is just a few minutes' walk from there, located at 46 Victoria St. Be aware that bus fares cost around £1.80 for a single journey.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can take a taxi from any location in Clackmannanshire to Victoria Street Viewing Point. Simply call a local taxi service or use a ride-sharing app. The journey may take around 30-40 minutes depending on traffic and could cost approximately £40-£50. Once you arrive, the viewing point is located at 46 Victoria St, which is easily accessible from the taxi drop-off point.