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✈️ How to Get to Kinnaird House from Edinburgh Airport
Travel Directions for International Guests
Kinnaird House is located in Pitlochry, Perthshire, approximately 1 hour 20–30 minutes’ drive (about 70 miles / 110 km) from Edinburgh Airport.
Below are the easiest and most popular ways to reach us from international or national arrivals.
🚗 Option 1: Car Hire (Recommended)
Hiring a car is the most flexible and popular option for guests exploring the Scottish Highlands.
Where to hire a car at Edinburgh AirportAll major car hire companies operate directly at the airport terminal, including:Enterprise, Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, SixtCar hire desks are located in the airport’s car rental centre, a short walk or shuttle from arrivals.
🇬🇧 Driving in Scotland
If you are travelling from the overseas that drive on the right side of the road, there are a few key differences
🚙 We drive on the LEFT-hand side of the road
🚗 The driver’s seat is on the RIGHT-hand side of the car
🚦 Roundabouts are common (traffic flows clockwise)
🛣️ Roads in Scotland are generally quiet outside cities
The route from Edinburgh Airport is simple:
Join the M90 northbound
Continue onto the A9 towards Perth
Follow signs directly Inverness, Pitlochry
🚖 Option 2: Private Airport Transfer (Most Comfortable)
A private transfer is the easiest door-to-door option.However when exploring in Highlands, a car would be recommended.
What to expect: Driver meets you inside arrivalsHelp with luggage Direct journey to Kinnaird HouseFixed price (no meter or surge pricing)
Typical journey time:1 hour 20–30 minutes depending on trafficThis is ideal for:Late arrivalsFamiliesGuests without a hire carFirst-time visitors to Scotland
👉 Private transfers can be booked in advance through airport transfer companies or arranged locally.
🚆 Option 3: Train via Edinburgh (Scenic Option)
A train journey is a great choice for travellers who prefer not to drive.
Step-by-step route:1. Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket StationThe airport tram runs directly outside the terminal
Journey time: approx. 30–35 minutes Stop: Haymarket Station (central Edinburgh rail hub)
2. Train from Haymarket to Pitlochry Regular ScotRail services run northboundJourney time: approx. 1 hour 45 minutesScenic route through central Scotland and into the Highlands
3. Taxi from Pitlochry Station to Kinnaird HouseShort local taxi journey (5–10 minutes)
Journey Summary
✈️ Airport → Pitlochry: ~70 miles / 110 km
🚗 Driving time: ~1 hr 20–30 mins🚖 Transfer time: ~1 hr 20–30 mins
🚆 Train option: ~2.5–3 hours total
💡 Helpful Tips for overseas Visitors UK roads are well-signposted and easy to follow.
Google Maps works reliably for navigation
Fuel stations are widely available along the A9
Mobile signal is generally strong on main routes
Plan for scenic stops — the drive into the Highlands is part of the experience
🏡 Arriving at Kinnaird House
Once you arrive in Pitlochry, you’ll find yourself surrounded by:Highland scenery, Historic castles, Whisky distilleries, Walking trails and rivers.
We look forward to welcoming you to your base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.