Car Hire in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located in the north east of Scotland on the southern edge of the Firth of Forth. Guarded by the imposing Edinburgh Castle, the city has become a world famous destination as a place for great culture, art festivals and friendly locals. From the narrow streets of the Old Town to the bustling parts of the 'New Town', Edinburgh has a wealth of attractions for every visitor.

There are numerous places visitors can get information on the attractions of the city with the main tourist office located at 3 Princes Street in the centre of the city. A new feature of the Edinburgh landscape is the Museum of Scotland which contains a rich display of more than 10,000 items "of the nation's most precious objects" (VisitScotland.com), composed to tell the tale of the history of Scotland. The Palace of Holyroodhouse holds exhibitions from the Royal Collection & is located on the Royal Mile. Throughout the city there are fabulous buildings and exhibitions ranging from modern art and theatre to more historical walking tours of the city.

Every year the Edinburgh Festivals attract thousands of visitor with the eclectic mix of comedy acts of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the music and theatre of the International Festival, the Book Festival and the Film Festival. All these events take place during the months of August and September. The Hogmanay Celebrations are the climax of the Edinburgh year. This welcoming of the New Year and remembrance of the year past is a vibrant fire-lit event that lights up the sky above Edinburgh and packs the streets for the week preceding.

Travel outside the city for view of the fabulous Firth of Forth from Dalmeany House on the shores of the bay. Take a trip to a rainforest in at Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World before taking a hike to the Scottish Mining Museum in Newtongrange for an insight into the engineering of the mines and the harsh live of those who worked there. Back to the wide-open spaces, the Beecraigs Country Park is 370 hectares of walkways, woodland and a trout farm. The city of Edinburgh and the surrounding area make for a great break away whatever time of year. Golfers will enjoy the numerous courses in the area open to the public and a delight to play. Take time to explore the countryside of Scotland and discover the wonderful attractions off the beaten track.

Argus Rentals provide car hire in Edinburgh and other locations in Scotland.