By Foot

Edinburgh’s a brilliantly compact city. So the easiest way to reach us is to walk. We’re in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, so stroll up the Royal Mile, Ramsay Lane or Johnston Terrace while enjoying some of the city’s most famous sights. We’re at the top on the right-hand side, just before the castle. Our postcode is EH1 2ND.

By bike

The nearest bike parking is at West Parliament Square, near the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge and in the Grassmarket. These and more options can be found on Open Street Map. Bike parking is shown with a small blue square.

To help plan your route to see us visit Edinburgh Cycle Streets. We’re right next to National Cycle Route 1, which runs from George Street to The Mound.

By bus or tram

Buses to and from all directions stop on George IV Bridge, three minutes’ walk away. Hop on bus numbers 9, 23 and 27.

Bus stops on North Bridge and Nicolson Street are ten minutes' walk away.

Visit lothianbuses.com and edinburghtour.com for more information.

If coming by tram jump off at the Princes Street stop. We are seven minutes’ walk away, via The Mound. Check tram times, prices and routes here.

By train

The nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley, 10 minutes’ walk away.

You can get the most up-to-date train times and tickets from The Trainline.

By car

There’s no parking on the Royal Mile. The nearest car parks are:

To find the nearest on street parking, and disabled parking spaces you can use the Edinburgh City Council map here.
Castle Terrace NCP – Postcode is EH1 2EW (this car park is roughly 10 minutes’ walk away, please check up to date prices and find a location map here).
YourParkingSpace.co.uk - offers visitors a choice of parking spaces selected and booked through their website. Camera Obscura visitors will receive 10% discount, to redeem enter code CAMOB10 in the 'Redeem Referral Code' box on the payment page. Visit the website to book here.
QPark Quartermile – is a 10 minute walk from Camera Obscura. Find out more here. Postcode EH3 9GF.
If you're driving an electric car, you can see where the nearest charging points are here with this interactive map.

Parking charges apply.

Please be aware that Edinburgh city centre operates a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) boundary. To see the boundary and check if your vehicle is allowed to drive within the boundary visit the Edinburgh Council website here.

Park & Ride facilities are available around Edinburgh: Ingliston, Hermiston, Straiton, Sheriffhall, Wallyford, Newcraighall and Ferrytoll. Find Park and Ride information here.

By taxi

Most of the time, you will be dropped off right outside our doors.

This street is occasionally closed for events at the castle. If this is the case, you will be dropped off on the Royal Mile at the bottom of Castlehill, two minutes’ walk away.

You can pre-book a taxi with City Cabs or Central Taxis who will be happy to help you.