Of course there’s Edinburgh Zoo, but there’s more to Corstorphine than penguins and lions. If you’re visiting Edinburgh for the rugby, Corstorphine is a great place to stay with hotels, pubs and restaurants to cater to a range of tastes and budgets. It’s walking distance to Murrayfield Stadium, and there’s several bus links into the city centre for trains or out to the airport if you’ve come from further afield.
Top Reasons to visit Corstorphine
Relax in tranquil gardens and woodland trails.
Learn more about your favourite animals at the world-renowned Edinburgh Zoo.
Discover a range of comfortable accommodation that’ll please all the family.
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