Admission to the permanent collections is free. On occasion, charges are made for special loan exhibitions. In the centre of Edinburgh, in Queen Street behind St Andrew Square Bus Station and two minutes walk from the East end of Princes Street. It is constructed of Binnie stone, taken from shale workings near Linlithgow. In Edinburgh it was decided that a monument should be built which would be both ornamental and useful.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. The George Inter-Continental is ideally located for both the shopping and entertainment areas as well as the city's historic attractions. The famous Playhouse Theatre is located just around the corner. Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.