DOCSLIB.ORG

Congestion Charging

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Congestion Charging No.StB dliilI Edinburgh. In C!4! wontrasts Look at www.transportedinburgh.info for Facts Without Spin Congestion Charging - a Community Perspective 20 Reasons Why You Should Vote Against Congestion Charging Despite the hundreds of concerns and objections expressed at the May 2004 Congestion Charging Public Inquiry, the City of Edinburgh Council remains determined to press ahead with a flawed congestion charging scheme. More than twelve community councils and local organisations took part in the public inquiry. Many were extremely concerned about the negative impact of the congestion charging proposals on their communities. Listed below* are 20 reasons why you should vote “NO” in the February 2005 Referendum. 1. Traffic is projected to increase on over 60 Edinburgh streets in communities which lie between the cordons. Rat-running, as drivers try to avoid the cordons, will impact on everyone. Most affected areas are: Leith Walk, Canonmills, lnverleith and the Botanic Gardens, Dalry-Blackhall, Corstorphine, Marchmont, Morningside, Queen’s Drive, Duddingston and the 6701 orbital route. 2. This is congestion-building scheme, not a congestion-busting scheme. 64% of car journeys will be unaffected, as they are made between the proposed two cordons or inside the inner cordon. 3. Neither details nor a timetable for mitigation of the impacts of the congestion charge on streets which will experience more traffic are available. A report has been promised, but this should have been done at an earlier stage. Mitigation is not always possible (for example, along emergency services routes). Where it is possible, it has a knock-on effect on other neighbourhood streets. Clearly, it can’t be rolled out instantly. 4. There is no guarantee that the promised transport “goodies” will ever materialise. Revenue from congestion charging may be used to subsidise the predicted running cost deficit of Tram Line One. The proposed Tram Line One route is wrong - it is not going to the Western General Hospital and it will remove less than 1% of existing traffic from our roads. It is designed to serve new developments at Granton, where the Council is a developer. 5. Alternative public transport improvements are not yet in place. Promised improvements to bus services have not been specified. 6. Major arterial routes, such as the A90 (Queensferry Rd), need major public transport improvements to attract drivers out of their cars. There are no proposals to reduce commuter traffic along this corridor as no Park and Ride is planned for North Edinburgh. The Ferry Toll Park and Ride in Fife is not enough. 7. In fact, recent proposals to give a discount to those paying to use the Forth Road Bridge and to reduce parking charges in the city centre indicate that the key intention of the Council is to create revenue not to reduce car-use. 8. The MVA computer modelling which is being used by the Council has a margin of error of 30% either way. This means that the increases in traffic which will be caused by congestion charging may be 30% worse. 9. Low-paid out-of-town shift workers will be amongst the worst affected. 10. The trade union Unison said that congestion charging would be “a tax on the sick, and that it would cost NHS Lothian flm per annum as staff and services have to pay the charge. 11. London Mayor Ken Livingstone said “Don’t do it for the money” as London’s scheme has failed to realise the predicted income. 12. Who will bear the cost of the congestion charge payments of 16,000 Council employees, Scottish Executive and Scottish Parliament employees, Royal Mail deliveries and city centre retailer employees? 13. There is already recruitment problem in many city businesses and in parts of the public sector. This will worsen. People who work in the city and live outside Edinburgh are already reviewing their positions. 14. Many Edinburgh residents do not think the city has a congestion problem. Council Officer Barry Cross conceded at the public inquiry that “many residents may experience no real problems” with congestion. 15. The cost to retailers and restaurateurs is predicted by the David Simmonds Consultancy, the Council’s advisors, to be f70m. Shoppers are already staying away, preferring out-of- town shopping centres such as the Fort which suffers severe congestion at weekends. 16. When asked why the charges would not apply at weekends, when traffic around out-of-town shopping centres is heavy, Mr Cross explained that he had to i‘sell”congestion charging politically as well as for transport reasons, and that public opinion would be against charging if it was enforced at weekends. 17. Accidents are forecast to increase. 18. Most of our city’s schools are between the cordons and will be badly affected by the predicted increase in traffic between the cordons. Traffic on Annandale St is set to increase 555% - there are six schools within a half mile radius of Annandale St. 19.The Edinburgh residential exemptions are not specified in the draft Charging Order - only a general mention is made. The Council’s leading political group looks set to act against the advice of the Inquiry Reporters, their agents tie and their own officers, who all recommended throwing out the residential exemptions. This affects the people of South Queensferry, Kirkliston, Currie and Balerno. If the Council goes ahead with this exemption, legal challenge is likely from adjacent local authorities. When the Charging Order goes before the Scottish Executive, the exemption may still have to be dropped. In other words, affected residents may vote in the Referendum not knowing what will be included in the final approved Order. The inclusion of company cars and a register of exempted vehicles (there will be a E IOcharge to get on this register) is a late and confusing addition to the proposal. 20.The Referendum question is biased and confusing. Refendum papers will be sent out with a promotional leaflet which is an abuse of Council powers. The Council’s Outlook newspaper also included unbalanced promotional information and did not point out that many Edinburgh streets will face an increase in traffic as a result of this congestion charging proposal. Grass-roots, community-based strategies are very successful in encouraging people to review their car use. Projects such as Safe Routes to School encourage children to walk or cycle to school and will affect the travelling habits of the next generation. Work-based incentives to use public transport would help too. Most of all, improved public transport, along the main arterial roads in the city would, we believe, go a long way to reduce traffic. Better pedestrian and cycling facilities, along with health-promoting campaigns, encouraging people to walk some of their journey, would also help. The congestion charging funds that are to be allocated to these projects are derisory. If you opted out of the Edited Register by ticking a box on your return form for the Electoral Register, you will not get a vote in the Referendum unless you register to vote via a Referendum Form. You have until 14 January 2005 to register for the Referendum which will take place in February 2005. You can check to see if you are registered by phoning 0131 469 5986. To receive a referendum form, telephone 01 31 529 4877 or email [email protected]. *All these issues came to light during the public inquiry. The information listed above can be found in the background papers and in the transcripts of the public inquiry (www.ititime.com). Printed and published by Tina Woolnough on behalf of: Blackhall Community Association, Murrayfield Community Council, Wester Coates Residents’ Assocation Email: [email protected] .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Firth of Forth Bridges
    Historic Bridge Foundation Facebook Archives Focus Bridges: Firth of Forth Bridges September 2017 The Firth of Forth in Scotland is a unique location— perhaps one of the only locations in the world where three centuries of large-scale bridge design and construction can be seen side by side. Here, three parallel bridges cross the Firth of Forth: the 1890 Forth Rail Bridge, the 1964 Forth Road Bridge, and the 2017 Queensferry Crossing. The Forth Rail Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss, and one of a small number of bridges in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was awarded in 2015. The UNESCO World Heritage designation not only recognizes the bridge’s "outstanding universal value" but also confirms its protection and preservation as a heritage structure. Among the most famous bridges in the world, the Forth Rail Bridge was the longest cantilever truss bridge in the world when it was completed in 1890. The 1917 Quebec Bridge in Canada is the only bridge to have surpassed its span among cantilever truss bridges. Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker designed the Forth Rail Bridge and construction began in 1882. It is unique for its use of massive tubular members and is also one of the first large-scale uses of steel in bridges rather than wrought iron. It remains in use by trains today, and was fully blasted and repainted for the first time starting in 2002. The bridge's overall length is 8,093 feet and the main spans are 1,700 feet each.
    [Show full text]
  • The History of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust
    The History of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC The first investment trust launched in Scotland, 1873 – 2018 Dunedin Income Growth Trust Investment Income Dunedin Foreword 1873 – 2018 This booklet, written for us by John Newlands, It is a particular pleasure for me, as Chairman of DIGIT describes the history of Dunedin Income Growth and as former employee of Robert Fleming & Co to be Investment Trust PLC, from its formation in Dundee able to write a foreword to this history. It was Robert in February 1873 through to the present day. Fleming’s vision that established the trust. The history Launched as The Scottish American Investment Trust, of the trust and its role in making professional “DIGIT”, as the Company is often known, was the first investment accessible is as relevant today as it investment trust formed in Scotland and has been was in the 1870s when the original prospectus was operating continuously for the last 145 years. published. I hope you will find this story of Scottish enterprise, endeavour and vision, and of investment Notwithstanding the Company’s long life, and the way over the past 145 years interesting and informative. in which it has evolved over the decades, the same The Board of DIGIT today are delighted that the ethos of investing in a diversified portfolio of high trust’s history has been told as we approach the quality income-producing securities has prevailed 150th anniversary of the trust’s formation. since the first day. Today, while DIGIT invests predominantly in UK listed companies, we, its board and managers, maintain a keen global perspective, given that a significant proportion of the Company’s revenues are generated from outside of the UK and that many of the companies in which we invest have very little exposure to the domestic economy.
    [Show full text]
  • Forth Replacement Crossing Community Forum Minutes
    Page 1 of 16 Forth Replacement Crossing Community Forum Minutes Meeting Location: FRC Contact & Education Centre, South Queensferry Meeting Date/Time: 29 November 2017 – 7 pm Participants: Transport Scotland – Employer’s Delivery Team Lawrence Shackman - FRC Project Manager Raymond Kirk – FRC Policy, Governance and Stakeholder Liaison, Outreach and Education Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors Katrina Bruce - FCBC Community Liaison Brian Walker – FCBC (part) Amey Chris Waite – Media and Communications Manager City of Edinburgh Council Dave Sinclair Community Representatives Wayne Morris - Inverkeithing Community Council Lin Collis - North Queensferry Community Council Grant Sangster - QDCC Bert Scott - Cramond & Barnton Community Council Doug Tait – BRIGS Les Chapman - BRIGS Peter Fitzgerald - BRIGS Page 2 of 16 David Buchanan – Kirkliston Community Council Doug Ross - Cramond & Barnton Community Council Tim Beasley - Newton Community Council Apologies Alan Shirley - Head of Policy, Governance and Stakeholder Liaison Keith Giblett – QDCC Bill King – Rosyth Community Council Action 1 Welcome and introductions 1.1 - Meeting Chaired by LS. LS welcomed all to the Community Forum and reminded everyone of the Health and Safety arrangements: Toilets are located on the ground floor in reception area. No smoking policy in and around the entrance to the building. No fire alarms planned for this evening. If the fire alarm sounds, make your way to the nearest exit and congregate at the muster point in the car park (red phone box). LS also stated that this would be the final Community Forum in its current guise and following the Queensferry Crossing opening as a motorway at the end of January 2018, the responsibility for community engagement would transfer to the Forth Bridges Operating Company – FBOC.
    [Show full text]
  • Forth Road Bridge Suspended Span Under Deck Access (SSUDA) Improvements – Phase 6 NGR 312541, 679746 (Centre Point)
    Transport Scotland EC DIRECTIVE 97/11 (as amended) ROADS (SCOTLAND) ACT 1984 (as amended) RECORD OF DETERMINATION Name of Project: Location: Forth Road Bridge Forth Road Bridge Suspended Span Under Deck Access (SSUDA) Improvements – Phase 6 NGR 312541, 679746 (centre point) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT BEAR Scotland (BEAR) has been commissioned by Transport Scotland to undertake Suspended Span Under Deck Access (SSUDA) improvement works on the Forth Road Bridge (FRB). The bridge spans the Firth of Forth between South Queensferry and North Queensferry (Appendix A, Figure 1 and Figure 2). The FRB SSUDA system was designed and installed in 1981 and travels the full 1821 m length of the bridge. It is used for inspection of the suspended span and for carrying out minor remedial works such as painting, replacing bolted connections and maintenance of the deck half joints. The FRB SSUDA system is comprised of walkways made of steel angle and channel sections connected through plated, bolted or welded connections. The walkway mesh is supported on longitudinally spanning angle sections with a maximum span of 3.86 m centres between the walkway hangers. The walkway hangers are mainly standard to each line; however, several bespoke hangers exist to avoid collision with the bridge structure or public utilities. The two walkways below the pedestrian footpaths / cycleways are designated as the ‘A-Lines’. The walkways below each carriageway are the ‘C-Lines’, and the ‘D-Line’ is below the central reservation. The longitudinal stiffening truss, or ‘top chord’ is designated as the ‘B-Line’, from which are suspended temporary ‘B-Line hangers’.
    [Show full text]
  • LMRC ‘Re-Tweeted’ the St
    Campaign The Levenmouth Rail Campaign Update 37 Newsletter January “ More Than Just a Railway ! ” 2018 Happy New Year, Everyone - Enjoy 2018! “More Than Just a Railway!” ———————————–—————————————————————— New Slogan … and Plenty of New Campaign Strategies “A F I R S T - C L A S S P r e se n t a t i o n f r o m @Playfair15 tonight - lots of well—evidenced analysis and useful recommendations! ….. .... … .. ” — That was how the Above: The Playfair Consulting LMRC ‘re-tweeted’ the St. Group brief LMRC members at their meeting on Tuesday, 28th. November. Andrews-based Playfair Consulting Group for their impressive display at the TheDundee-Levenmouthfinal meeting of 2017 at Fife College, on Methil- Dundee, and its famous haven Road, Buckhaven. Tay railway bridge. The LMRC, and the Connection IImage:: Wiikiidata.. ‘News’ editor Alistair Ayn- scough, thank all of them LAST MONTH The LevenMouth Rail for all that sterling work! Campaign met up with their new He has already adopted the new LMRC campaign ‘mentors’, Playfair Consulting Group, and also Dundee Council ’s transport slogan ‘More Than Just a officials, for an important get together, to Railway’ for these news- discuss just how the Levenmouth rail link letters’ main title-banners. might benefit Dundee in future, and not connection could reduce Dundee’s likely The meeting, on Tues- day, 28th. November, was just Levenmouth. Gregor Hamilton, Head benefits but, by calling at a ‘minor’ plat- to set out new campaign of the Council ’s Planning and Economic form at one or other of the stations
    [Show full text]
  • Scotland's Key Transport Infrastructure Projects
    Scotland’s key transport infrastructure projects Prepared by Audit Scotland June 2013 Auditor General for Scotland The Auditor General’s role is to: • appoint auditors to Scotland’s central government and NHS bodies • examine how public bodies spend public money • help them to manage their finances to the highest standards • check whether they achieve value for money. The Auditor General is independent and reports to the Scottish Parliament on the performance of: • directorates of the Scottish Government • government agencies, eg the Scottish Prison Service, Historic Scotland • NHS bodies • further education colleges • Scottish Water • NDPBs and others, eg Scottish Police Authority, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. You can find out more about the work of the Auditor General on our website: www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/about/ags Audit Scotland is a statutory body set up in April 2000 under the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. We help the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission check that organisations spending public money use it properly, efficiently and effectively. Scotland’s key transport infrastructure projects | 3 Contents Summary 4 Key messages 7 Part 1. Overview of projects and progress to date 12 Part 2. Investment decision-making and management 21 Part 3. Financial management and public reporting 32 Endnotes 43 Appendix 1. Audit methodology 44 Appendix 2. Advantages and disadvantages of different financing methods 45 Exhibit data When viewing this report online, you can access background data by clicking on the graph icon. The data file will open in a new window. 4 | Summary Key facts £1,462 Forth million £745 Replacement million Crossing Oct Mar 2016 2018 Aberdeen Western Borders Peripheral Route/ Railway Balmedie-Tipperty Combined estimated 30-year budget £353 commitment for million the five projects1 Sept £588 £7.5 billion 2015 million Apr 2017 Edinburgh- M8 Glasgow bundle Improvement £650 Programme million Mar 2019 – phase 1 Current estimated building cost Current forecast completion date Note: 1.
    [Show full text]
  • Ferrymuir Gait, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SF Ferrymuir Gait, South Queensferry
    FOR SALE PRIME EDINBURGH RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE • Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) for up to 125 residential units • Approx. 4.1 hectares (10.1 acres) • Net Developable Area approx. 3.5 hectares (8.6 acres) • Located within the boundary of The City of Edinburgh ©Aerial Photography Solutions 2014 Approximate area for illustrative purposes only On Behalf of Corus Hotels www.ferrymuirgait.com Ferrymuir Gait, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SF Ferrymuir Gait, South Queensferry Proposed Site Layout - all details are approximate The site at Ferrymuir Gait, formerly occupied by the Forth Bridges Hotel, is a prime development site overlooking the Firth of Forth approximately 10 miles from Edinburgh. Extending to approximately 4.1 Ha (10.1 acres), the site occupies a prominent elevated position overlooking the Firth of Forth with excellent access links to Edinburgh and beyond. Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) was granted on 8th October 2015 for up to 125 units, including 25% Affordable Housing, with access from the Varney Estate, to the east of the site. The PPP consent applies to the roads, access, open space and unit numbers but leaves the layout as illustrative and subject to subsequent Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMC) application. SITE DESCRIPTION: • The site is situated in the town of South Queensferry, approx. 1 mile from the station at Dalmeny with regular trains to both Edinburgh (approx. a 20 minute journey) and connections to the north. • The site extends to approx. 4.1 hectares (10.1 acres). Formerly occupied by the Forth Bridges Hotel, the site is now cleared and vacant.
    [Show full text]
  • Arrol House Rosyth Europarc, Viking Way Rosyth, Fife, Ky11 2Uu
    TO LET/ FOR SALE WWW.ARROL-HOUSE.CO.UK ARROL HOUSE ROSYTH EUROPARC, VIKING WAY ROSYTH, FIFE, KY11 2UU Newly Refurbished Open Plan Grade A Office Accommodation Located adjacent to Babcock International, Lloyds Banking Group and Sainsbury’s Bank From 465 - 1,992 sq m (5,000 to 21,446 sq ft) Immediate entry available EPC “B” Classification ARROL HOUSE 02 ROSYTH LOCATION LOCATED ON THE NORTHERN SHORE OF THE FIRTH OF FORTH, ROSYTH EUROPARC OCCUPIES A GATEWAY POSITION WITHIN SCOTLAND’S CENTRAL BELT AND FIFE’S EVOLVING BRIDGEHEAD AREA. A variety of Scotland’s diverse engineering, production, finance and technology companies are situated within South West Fife, taking advantage of the diverse working population and excellent proximity to Scotland’s key office and industrial districts. Rosyth Europarc is particularly well LLOYDS BANK established for its’ easy access to the Scottish motorway networks with direct access to the M90 motorway leading SAINSBURY’S BANK directly to the arterial A9, M8 and M9 motorways. Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh City Centre are respectively 20 and 25 minutes by road via the Forth Road Bridge and the Forth Replacement Crossing project is currently underway with completion scheduled for June 2017. The new ARROL HOUSE Queensferry Crossing will be of great benefit to Fife and will prompt further development of the Bridgehead area. The location also benefits from a range of public transport amenities including both Inverkeithing and Rosyth railway stations which provide trains to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee via the national rail network. Inverkeithing railway station provides a direct link to London via the East Coast Main Line.
    [Show full text]
  • Fife Waterfront Network Proposal
    FIFE WATERFRONT NETWORK Fife Waterfront Network Proposal Prepared by: James Bell 25 June 2020 Proposal number: 123-4567 FIFE WATERFRONT NETWORK EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Objective To redefine Inverkeithing as a transport hub for walkers and cyclists and promote a sustainable active travel economy, recognising Inverkeithing’s unique location as a gateway from the Forth Road Bridge into and from the Fife Coastal Path, routes 1 and 76 of the National Cycle Network and noting the path’s close proximity to Ferrytoll bus station and Inverkeithing train station. To create sustainable regeneration and bring distinction and investment to Inverkeithing, enhancing its waterfront and access to the Fife Coastal Path for everyone. It will offer potential downstream benefits to Dalgety Bay, Aberdour and beyond. Rationale Over the course of 120 years three iconic bridges have been constructed over the Firth of Forth at the equivalent cost of billions of pounds. In combination with the rich natural splendour of the area and fascinating history, Inverkeithing and towns along the Fife Coastal Path are in a position to capitalise from sustainable tourism growth and self-discovery. The Forth Rail Bridge is an iconic World Heritage Site. The construction of the Queensferry Crossing has eased traffic on the Forth Road Bridge, further enhancing the experience of crossing it on foot or bike on dedicated lanes - but the benefit of this monumental investment has not been fully realised. This is because on exiting the Forth Road Bridge at Inverkeithing the cycle lane immediately degenerates and becomes unfit for purpose. Instead of Inverkeithing being a hub, linking visitors using the Forth Road Bridge and the Fife Coastal Path, the substandard nature of the connection deters visitors from onward exploration into Inverkeithing and beyond, achieving exactly the opposite to what it should.
    [Show full text]
  • Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
    GRAND TOUR OF BRITAIN & IRELAND 18 Day London to London May 12th - May 30th 2023 ITINERARY Day 1 ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Day 2 LONDON (B) Day 3 LONDON–STONEHENGE – WIDECOMBE – PLYMOUTH (B) (D) Day 4 PLYMOUTH–GLASTONBURY–BATH–CARDIFF, WALES (B) Day 5 CARDIFF–TENBY–TRAMORE, IRELAND (B) Day 6 TRAMORE–BLARNEY–KILLARNEY (B) Day 7 KILLARNEY. RING OF KERRY EXCURSION (B) Day 8 KILLARNEY–DINGLE PENINSULA–ADARE–LIMERICK (B) Day 9 LIMERICK–CLIFFS OF MOHER–GALWAY–DUBLIN (B) Day 10 DUBLIN (B) Day 11 DUBLIN–CAERNARVON, WALES–LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND (B) Day 12 LIVERPOOL–LAKE DISTRICT–GRETNA GREEN, SCOTLAND – GLASGOW (B) (D) Day 13 GLASGOW–FORT WILLIAM–INVERNESS–CULLODEN MOOR–HIGHLANDS (B) (D) Day 14 HIGHLANDS–PITLOCHRY–ST. ANDREWS–EDINBURGH (B) Day 15 EDINBURGH (B) Day 16 EDINBURGH–JEDBURGH–YORK, ENGLAND–LEEDS (B) (D) Da7 17 LEEDS–STRATFORD-UPON-AVON–LONDON (B) Day 18 LONDON - Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels subject to change INCLUDED FEATURES LONDON Novotel London West (F) R/T Motor Coach Shermans Dale to Airport PLYMOUTH Jury Inn (F) Round Trip Airfare CARDIFF Mercure (F) 18 Day Escorted Tour TRAMORE Majestic (ST) 17 Nights Hotel KILLARNEY Killarney Court (F) All Gov’t Taxes & Fees LIMERICK Limerick City Hotel (ST) 18 Full English breakfasts DUBLIN Bonnington (F) 5 three-course dinners with choice of menus LIVERPOOL Holiday Inn Liverpool City Centre (F) Pre Trip Meet & Greet GLASGOW Leoardo Inn West End (F) HIGHLANDS Carrbridge (F) Per person EDINBURGH Novotel Edinburgh Park (F) $4,799* double occupancy LEEDS Holiday Inn (F) LONDON Kensington Close (ST) or Novotel London West (F) JC Smith Travel 5263 Spring Rd *ALL PRICING AND INCLUDED FEATURES ARE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF Shermans Dale 20 PASSENGERS.
    [Show full text]
  • Access-Statement.Pdf
    Table of Contents General Information About Us Wheelchair Users Prams Entrance and Pre-Arrival Getting Here By Rail By Bus By Car By Taxi By Bicycle Car Park and Lift Entrance Main Entrance Dynamic Earth Amphitheatre: Earth’s Core and Outside Picnic Area Ticket Desk Cloakroom Tour, Education, and Corporate Entrance to Tour Exhibitions and Access along the Tour Education Classrooms Corporate Events Other Amenities Food Chain Café Public Toilets Natural Selection Gift Shop Ocean Commotion Soft Play Additional Information Assistance Dogs Signage Staff Training First Aid Public Wi-Fi Contact Information Building Diagrams General Information About Us: Our Dynamic Earth is a Five Star Visitor Attraction located in the heart of Edinburgh. Our Dynamic Earth is fully accessible for wheelchair users and prams. We also have additional amenities for those with special access needs including transcripts and audio guides. Our tour experience invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth. Through a series of interactive exhibits, state of the art technology, and a 4D encounter. You will feel the heat of a bubbling volcano, face the chill of polar ice, and fly across the globe before crash landing in a tropical rainforest. Hours of Operation: April through October open everyday from 10:00 – 17:30 (last admission 16:00). July and August open from 10:00 – 18:00 (last admission 16:30). November through March open Wednesday to Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday) 10:00 – 17:30 (last admission 16:00). Please check our website prior to your visit. Wheelchair Users: The Dynamic Earth tour is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
    [Show full text]
  • Scottish Highlands Edinburgh to Glasgow
    Scottish Highlands Edinburgh to Glasgow September 8-18, 2021 Featuring $4,599.00 Edinburgh Castle Per person, based on double occupancy. $550.00 non-refundable deposit (Per person) due with reservation • $770.00 single supplement • Cancellation/Interruption insurance available • No refunds after final payment, May 28, 2021 *Prices subject to change based on availability of group space and promotions. Deposit is non-refundable. Tour package includes: • 9 nights in handpicked hotels Highlights: • 17 meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners with wine • Edinburgh Castle • Gairloch • Guided sightseeing tours • Isle of Skye • Expert Tour Director & local guides • Cairgorms National Park • Private deluxe motor coach and 3 ferries • Whiskey Distillery • Isle of Iona Excursion • Roundtrip airfare and transfers •Orkney Islands • Glasgow • Special inclusions: Orkney Brewery, whiskey distillery tour and fish & chips lunch For more information, contact: Central Bank Classic 816-224-7288 [email protected] Tentative Itinerary *Tour schedule subject to change without notice. Day 1 - International Travel Day Day 2 - Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland (D) You have the rest of the day to explore on your own. Hotel check-in is set for late afternoon. Tonight, meet the group and tour director for a welcome dinner at the hotel. Day 3 - Edinburgh (B) Day 5 - Iverness, Thurso (B,D) Morning city sightseeing with a local guide introduces you to the Continue an unforgettable journey with a guided tour of a Whiskey 200-year-old “New Town” and the famous scientists, inventors and Distillery. Then follow the coast road to majestic Dunrobin Castle, novelists who lived there. In the “Old Town,” visit Edinburgh Castle perched on a high terrace above walled gardens and for centuries to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
    [Show full text]