I'm looking for recommendations. I will be traveling in September, and I will be hiring a car. We will be staying in Edinburgh for one night and then traveling to Bamburgh, up to Inverness, the Isle of Skye, and back down the west coast, ending in Edinburgh. I don't want to drive in Edinburgh. Is there a location outside of the city that is convenient to trains/buses/taxis, where I can stay to start and end my trip while still having the chance to enjoy Edinburgh?
The airport. It’s easy to reach via a taxi or the tram and en route to Bamburgh.
My experience doing this was a seamless and trouble-free rental from Arnold Clarke by the airport. The location is a short distance from the airport but they offer a free shuttle to and from the airport. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bWB1MZujhckxmpMr8?g_st=ic
It would be easy to take the tram or bus to the airport, then ride their shuttle to get your car. And reverse the process when you come back.
Just to clarify, sorry I didn't make it clearer, I'd like to pick up the car at the airport and stay outside of Edinburgh around the bypass while still being able to catch a bus/train/taxi into the city center.