Travel day Day 12 · Sunday 28 June 2026

From the Walls
to the Old Town

Morning Derry
→
Mid-day In the air
→
Afternoon onward Edinburgh
Flight EI 3652 · 12:40 · BHD
Tonight's hotel The Knight Residence by Mansley
Edinburgh weather 12–17°C · Cool
Departure
Derry morning

Tournament closing, then private transfer to Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Route
Derry → BHD → EDI

Private transfer to Belfast City, Aer Lingus EI 3652 to Edinburgh. 55 min hop.

Arrival
Edinburgh afternoon

Taxi from EDI direct to the hotel. ~25 min, ~£30.

Tonight
Calton Hill, dinner

Settle in, walk up the easy hill above the hotel.

The day

Hour by hour

After eight nights of tournament matches, the family moves on. A relatively easy travel day with one short flight via Belfast.

Day 12 of 26
Derry → Edinburgh
28 June
Act One
Derry morning
08:00 · Breakfast

Last breakfast at the tournament hotel

Pack up, say goodbyes to teammates and other families. Most teams disperse this morning.

09:00 · Private transfer

Private transfer to Belfast City Airport

Private transfer booked, door to door from the tournament hotel direct to Belfast City Airport (BHD). Around 60 to 70 minutes. Bags loaded, no coach changes, straight there.

Act Two
Across the Irish Sea
~10:20 · Belfast City (BHD)

Arrive BHD, drop bags, through security

Belfast City is a small, easy airport. Drop bags at Aer Lingus check-in, then security, fast and relaxed. Grab something to eat airside before the gate opens.

12:40 · In the air

Aer Lingus EI 3652 to Edinburgh

55 minutes. Northern Ireland coast on departure, Scottish Lowlands on approach. Seats 04A (Amy), 05A (Henry), 04C (Scarlett).

Act Three
Edinburgh
13:35 · Land EDI

Taxi from EDI to The Knight Residence

Taxi rank is right outside the terminal, no pre-booking needed. Around 25 minutes to Lauriston Street, roughly £30. Bags in the boot, straight to the hotel door.

~14:30 · Check in

Drop bags at The Knight Residence

Five minutes' walk from York Place. Self-check-in via lockbox, codes sent 24h before. Room may not be ready until 15:00, bags can be left.

17:00 · First wander

Calton Hill at golden hour

Two minutes from the hotel, the easiest viewpoint in Edinburgh. The whole Old Town and Castle laid out below.

19:30 · Dinner

Something easy in the New Town

Don't push too far on Day 1. Pick somewhere within 10 min walk. Plenty of options on Broughton Street or George Street.

Private Transfer Transfeero #78535833 Confirmed
Londonderry → Belfast City Airport
Sunday 28 June 2026 · ~120 km · Standard Van
09:00 → ~10:20
Pickup   ·   Estimated arrival
LONDONDERRY CO. ANTRIM · A6 / M22 BELFAST 09:00 DERRY White Horse Hotel Clooney Rd, Campsie ~10:20 BHD Belfast City Airport Est. arrival 1h 20m ROAD TRANSFER ~120 km · Standard Van · A6 / M22
Pickup time
09:00 · Sunday 28 June
Pickup location
Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel
Clooney Rd, Campsie, Londonderry
Drop-off
~10:20 · Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Vehicle
Standard Van · 3 passengers
Booking reference
#78535833 · Transfeero
Lead passenger
Amy Eade
Notes & reminders
09:00 Be in the hotel lobby with all bags. Driver will meet you there.
Route A6 to M22, roughly 120 km, 1 hour 20 minutes to BHD.
Airport Belfast City (BHD), not Belfast International (BFS). Different airports.
Driver Contact details sent via SMS and email approximately 6 hours before pickup.
Transfeero website → Booking confirmation →
Aer Lingus EI 3652 Confirmed
Belfast City → Edinburgh
Sunday 28 June 2026 · 0h 55m · ATR 72-600
12:40 → 13:35
BST · BHD   ·   BST · EDI
NORTHERN IRELAND NORTH CHANNEL SCOTLAND 12:40 BHD Belfast City Airport BST · UTC+1 13:35 EDI Edinburgh Airport BST · UTC+1 0h 55m FLIGHT TIME ATR 72-600 · Aer Lingus EI 3652
Amy 04A Window left Row 4 · Port side
Henry 05A Window left Row 5 · Port side
Scarlett 04C Aisle left Row 4 · Aisle seat
Departure
12:40 BST · BHD
Belfast City Airport
Arrival
13:35 BST · EDI
Edinburgh Airport
Aircraft
ATR 72-600
Bags
25kg checked · 10kg cabin
Booking ref
2YGBAW
Edinburgh onward
Taxi to hotel · ~25 min · ~£30
Day timeline
09:00 Private transfer departs White Horse Hotel to BHD
~11:10 Arrive BHD, drop bags, through security
12:10 Gate opens. BHD is a small, easy airport
12:40 EI 3652 departs. 55 minutes to Edinburgh.
Aer Lingus manage booking → Flight confirmation PDF →
From the airport

Taxi to The Knight Residence

Edinburgh Airport to 12 Lauriston Street, no pre-booking needed, rank straight outside the terminal.

Where to go
Exit arrivals and follow Taxi signs, rank is immediately outside the terminal exit.
Tell the driver
12 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, The Knight Residence by Mansley.
Journey
Around 25 minutes to the Old Town, roughly £30 on the meter.
Tonight's hotel

The Knight Residence

Stylish serviced apartment in the Old Town, with views over Calton Hill. Beautifully restored Georgian, IHG-managed, best of serviced-apartment and hotel in one.

Serviced apartment · 3 nights Confirmed
★★★★ 4.4 · 1,876 Google reviews

The Knight Residence by Mansley

Serviced apartment · Comfort One Bedroom

Beautifully restored Georgian crescent above the New Town, with views over Calton Hill. 3 nights Sun 28 June → Wed 1 July.

Address 12 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ
Phone +44 (0)131 622 8120
Website bymansley.com
Check-in / out 15:00 / 12:00
Booked via Direct via bymansley.com
Booking reference 76999781
Room type Comfort One Bedroom Apartment
Nights 3 · 28 June → 1 July 2026
What to know
  • LaundryIn-unit washer/dryer in every apartment, use freely, no extra charge.
  • Check-inSelf-check-in via lockbox or Flexipass app, codes sent by email 24h before arrival.
  • TipAsk at booking if a higher-floor apartment is available, the Calton Hill views are worth it.
Hotel website → View on map →
Anchor points

The two essentials

Don't try to do too much on Day 1. These are the things to actually plan around. The rest is just walking the right streets.

Best free view

Calton Hill

City viewpoint · Free

The easy hill above the hotel, five minutes' walk, paved path, monuments at the top including the unfinished National Monument and Nelson's Monument. The whole city laid out below: Castle, Old Town spine, Princes Street, the Firth.

Duration 30 min
Cost Free
From hotel 5 min walk
Best time Golden hour
View on map
Iconic walk

Royal Mile

Old Town spine · 1 mile cobblestone

From the Castle at one end to Holyrood Palace at the other. Touristy, yes, but the architecture earns it. Best done in the late afternoon when the day-trippers thin out and the light goes amber on the sandstone.

Duration 1–2 hours
Cost Free
From hotel 10 min walk
Best time Late afternoon
View on map
Tonight's table

Bella Sicily

First dinner in Edinburgh, a settle-in meal after the travel day, close to the hotel in the New Town.

The restaurant
Inside

Bella Sicily

Traditional Sicilian Italian · Edinburgh New Town

Sicilian Italian Near hotel Kids welcome Booked

A relaxed Sicilian Italian restaurant in the New Town, a short walk from The Knight Residence. Traditional pasta, stone-baked pizza, honest Italian cooking in a warm room. The right call after a long travel day. No fuss, no rush, just good food.

What to order

Start with arancini if they’re on. For mains, the fresh pasta is the go-to after a travel day, simple and satisfying. Pizza is good for sharing. House Sicilian wine.

Google ★★★★★ 4.5 · 500+ reviews
Cuisine Traditional Sicilian Italian
Hours Sun–Thu 12:00–21:30 · Fri–Sat to 22:00
Reservations Booking recommended
Website bellasicily-edinburgh.co.uk
Address 15 North St Andrew St, EH2 1HJ
15 North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh EH2 1HJ · short walk from The Knight Residence
Open in Maps → Website →