Making the most of Newhaven Edinburgh Scotland
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Newhaven, an Edinburgh district between Leith and Granton, lies about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the city center. Edinburgh is readily reached by taxi or bus 7, 10 or 11, which leave opposite the tender dock and take ten minutes. Buy a single (£2) or dayticket (£5.00) when boarding; exact change is unnecessary because credit cards are now accepted on the bus.
Newhaven operates as a tender port. The pier is 1.5 Nautical miles from the anchorage, making the tender journey about 20 minutes.
A nearby shopping center is an easy walk from the landing, although the complimentary shuttle is useful for visiting the popular Royal Yacht Britannia and large mall at Ocean Terminal in Leith. Leave the tender dock, turn right and pass through the Welsh Fishmongers building to board the shuttle.
Hop-on, hop-off buses travelling into Edinburgh leave directly from Ocean Terminal in Leith.
Find hotels near the Cruise Terminal and bring a printable map; Newhavem appears at the top centre.
Newhaven’s historic harbour and deepwater anchorage provide a distinctive cruise mooring, framed by a picturesque quayside, cafés, bars and restaurants.
Immediately inland from the old Newhaven pier lighthouse, a traditional fishmonger operates inside the Victorian fish market.
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Getting around
Hop-on, hop-off city tours depart Newhaven Harbour about every 20 minutes, combining 3 different routes.
Food and shopping
Princes Street is Edinburgh’s principal shopping thoroughfare, lined with U.K. chain retailers and department stores. Jenner’s at 48 Princes Street is regarded as Scotland’s Harrod’s, while the celebrated London store Harvey Nichols has opened its first Scottish branch in St Andrews Square.
Money
The pound (£) is used throughout the UK and is sometimes called a quid. Scottish banknotes can be poorly received elsewhere in the UK, so exchange them before departing Scotland.
Ask for English banknotes when receiving change, as Scottish notes are not accepted everywhere in the remainder of the UK.
Cash machines, or ATMs and informally ‘holes in the wall’, are widespread and generally issue £10 and £20 notes.
Most restaurants and shops take Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.
Staying connected
English is spoken nationwide, occasionally with strong accents.
Free WiFi is available in most cafés and restaurants.
Use 999 for local emergencies, with EU-wide 112 available as another option.
Opening Hours and
Typical retail hours are:
Small shops trade 6 or 7 days weekly from 10am to 6pm. Larger stores commonly remain open until 9PM, and hypermarkets are often available 24/7.