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Driving in Edinburgh

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?

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The airport. It’s easy to reach via a taxi or the tram and en route to Bamburgh.

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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.

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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.