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11 Ferrymuir Retail Park, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9QZ

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Wedding Venues

Three beautiful castle wedding venues are close by, including Dundas Castle, Dalhousie and Carlowrie Castle. A popular partner for guests attending nearby weddings, Dakota is the perfect retreat to relax before and after the celebrations.

Easy access to Fife

Drive to St Andrews, the home of golf in an hour, for scenic views of the East Neuk coastal route, Scotland’s Secret Bunker and incredible golf courses, as well as wedding venues and St Andrews University.

Airport Transfer Service

A transfer service to Edinburgh Airport is available Monday-Friday from 6am-10:30pm (subject to availability). This service must be booked a minimum of 48hrs in advance and operates on a first come first serve basis.

Complimentary car parking

All guests can enjoy plentiful free car parking for the duration of their stay.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates

055° 85′ 56.399″, -003° 24′ 2.399″ (55.982367, -3.400478)
If you wish to use a postcode for Sat-Nav purposes the most accurate postcode is currently EH30 9QZ.

Public Transport

Dalmeny Station, with its regular trains into Edinburgh city centre, is a short five-minute drive from Dakota Edinburgh. For domestic and international flights, you can reach Edinburgh Airport in just 15 minutes.

Take the 45 minute journey on the X43 bus between St Andrew’s Square in Edinburgh city centre to Ferrymuir Retail Park by our hotel.

Things to do in Edinburgh

Scotland’s stunning capital city is a 25 minute train or drive away, world-renowned for its arts scene and architecture, from the towering Edinburgh Castle and famous Royal Mile, to events like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the unmissable Military Tattoo. Whatever brings you here, from work to a wedding, our hotel in South Queensferry is ideally placed to both immerse yourself and retreat.

A 25 minute drive away from BT Murrayfield Rugby Stadium makes our hotel perfectly located to enjoy sporting and music events from the comfort of our idyllic South Queensferry location.

Events near South Queensferry

Dakota Edinburgh is well-placed for access to the city’s many events. The world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo both take place 30 minutes from our hotel. While Linlithgow Palace for Party at the Palace and the Royal Highland Show and Centre are within 15 minutes drive.

Nearby Attractions

If you’re a keen sports fan, it’s just 25 minute drive to BT Murrayfield Stadium. Other attractions near Dakota Edinburgh include Deep Sea World and the iconic Forth Rail Bridges and South Queensferry Crossing.

Nearby Shopping

Edinburgh city centre, with its thriving independent shops and national chains is just a 20 minute train ride away from Dakota Edinburgh. Within a 20 minute drive South Gyle Retail Park and Hermiston Gait Retail Park has all your high street favourites.