Travel Guide to The Anatomical Museum, The University of Edinburgh

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards Edinburgh city center. From Midlothian, take the A701 road towards Edinburgh. Follow signs for the City Centre and then merge onto the A1. Continue onto the A720, then take the exit towards the A7, following signs for Edinburgh South. Once you reach the city, follow signs for the University of Edinburgh. The Anatomical Museum is located at Medical School, Doorway 3, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG. Parking is limited, so consider using nearby car parks such as the St Leonards or the Quartermile car parks, which may incur additional charges.

• Bus

  You can take a bus from various locations in Midlothian to Edinburgh. Look for services such as Lothian Buses or Borders Buses that connect to Edinburgh city center. Routes 3, 7, 8, 29, and 30 are reliable options. Alight at the 'Teviot Place' stop, which is close to the museum. A single journey ticket typically costs around £1.80-£2.50, depending on the distance.

• Train

  For those traveling via train, you can catch a train from stations like Newtongrange or Dalkeith. Trains run frequently to Edinburgh Waverley Station. Once you arrive at Waverley, exit the station and walk towards the Bridges. From there, you can either take a bus or walk to the museum. The walk will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Ensure you check the train schedules for the best travel times and ticket prices, which generally range from £5 to £10.

• Walking from Edinburgh Waverley Station

  If you choose to walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station, exit the station and head towards the Mound. Continue straight onto the South Bridge, then turn right onto Teviot Place. The Anatomical Museum will be on your left at Medical School, Doorway 3, EH8 9AG. The walk should take about 15 minutes.