Meet Outside The Jolly Botanist
Our scheduled group tours departing from Edinburgh currently meet on Morrison Street in the city centre. Use the exact location and directions below, and check your booking confirmation for your individual check-in time.
Edinburgh, EH3 8DT
Your exact departure time depends on the tour you have booked. Please use the check-in time shown on your tour page and booking confirmation rather than the departure time of another tour.
How to Reach the Edinburgh Meeting Point
Morrison Street is close to Haymarket and is well connected by public transport. Whichever way you travel, allow extra time on the morning of your tour.
Arriving via Haymarket
Haymarket railway station and tram stop are nearby. From Haymarket, follow Morrison Street east towards Edinburgh city centre and the meeting point.
Haymarket transport information →Use The Jolly Botanist Address
Ask your driver for The Jolly Botanist, 256–260 Morrison Street, EH3 8DT. City-centre traffic can vary, so do not plan to arrive immediately before departure.
Plan your journey →No Dedicated Tour Parking
There is no dedicated Scotland's Wild parking at the meeting point. Central Edinburgh parking is controlled and charges and time restrictions can apply.
Check Edinburgh parking information →Departure Morning Checklist
Use the check-in time shown on your booking confirmation.
Edinburgh traffic, road works and public transport delays can affect your journey.
Multi-day tours have luggage restrictions. Arrange storage for excess luggage before arriving at the meeting point.
Bring suitable footwear, layers and waterproof clothing for your particular tour.
Make sure the contact number on your booking is correct and your phone is switched on before departure.
Head to the location outside The Jolly Botanist rather than simply navigating to central Edinburgh.
The Jolly Botanist itself may not be open when your early tour departs. This is normal — the tour meeting point is outside the building. Do not rely on the venue being open for toilets, food or luggage storage before departure.
Edinburgh Meeting Point FAQs
How early should I arrive?
Please arrive at your Edinburgh meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
This gives your guide time to check everyone in and allows the tour to leave Edinburgh on time.
Does every Edinburgh tour leave at the same time?
No. Departure times vary between tours.
Always use the check-in and departure time shown on the page for the tour you booked and in your booking confirmation.
How will I know I am in the right place?
The meeting point is outside The Jolly Botanist at 256–260 Morrison Street.
For the most precise location, use what3words ///rang.feast.bump or the Google Maps directions button at the top of this page. Your guide will meet the group outside.
The Jolly Botanist is closed. Am I in the wrong place?
No. Your meeting point is outside The Jolly Botanist.
Many tours leave Edinburgh early in the morning, so the venue itself does not need to be open for your tour to depart.
What should I do if I am going to be late?
Call us as soon as you realise you may not arrive in time.
Tours need to leave at their scheduled departure time, and we cannot guarantee that the guide will be able to wait or that you can join the tour elsewhere after it has departed.
Call +44 131 241 8292 →What happens if I miss my tour?
If the tour has already departed, contact us immediately. We will check whether any practical alternative is available, but another departure cannot be guaranteed.
Missed departures and no-shows are subject to the cancellation terms applying to your booking.
Read the Terms & Conditions →Can you collect me from my Edinburgh hotel?
Scheduled group tours use the fixed Edinburgh meeting point shown on this page rather than individual hotel collections.
Private tours can have different collection arrangements agreed as part of the itinerary.
Is there parking at the departure point?
There is no dedicated Scotland's Wild customer car park at the meeting point.
Edinburgh city-centre parking is controlled and charges, permitted hours and maximum stays can vary. If you are driving, plan your parking before departure and allow enough time to walk from your parking location.
Edinburgh Council parking information →Can I leave extra luggage at the meeting point?
Do not plan to leave luggage at the tour meeting point.
If you are joining a multi-day tour and have more luggage than you can take with you, arrange luggage storage in Edinburgh before your tour. We recommend organising this before departure morning wherever possible.
View luggage & storage information →Will my tour finish back at The Jolly Botanist?
Many Edinburgh scheduled tours return to the same Morrison Street location, but return times vary by itinerary.
Check your individual tour page and booking confirmation for the finish location and expected return time. Return times are approximate and can be affected by traffic, weather and road conditions.
Avoid arranging tightly timed onward travel immediately after your expected tour return.
More Tour Information
Contact Our Scotland Team
If you are struggling to find the meeting point or believe you may be late, contact us as soon as possible.
