How to get to the Edinburgh Mela Festival
Information
Arriving: at the Mela - the only way into the Mela is from Pilrig Street at the gate nearest Leith Walk.
Leaving: the Mela - the way to leave is through the marked Exit.
Accessibility: the site is fully accessible, though most of the event surface is grass.
Assistance: is available for disabled patrons at the box office and the site entrance.
Disabled Parking: a limited number of parking spaces are available on site for disabled people and are marked on the map. These are accessed from Pilrig Street. All vehicles parked here must display a Blue Badge Permit.
Using the map
If you want to find directions please click on the red map marker and enter your postcode. Then enter 'Go'.
This will take you to travel instructions provided by Google.
Parking
The Edinburgh Mela Festival is not able to provide a parking facility. Parking in the surrounding area is very limited and will be strictly controlled by parking measures, including vehicle uplift for illegally parked vehicles.
Travel
Public Transport: please consider travelling to the Festival by public transport. If you need to travel by car for part of your journey please consider the use of one of Edinburgh's many Park and Ride facilities.
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Lothian Buses: a large number of services operate near Pilrig Park. For bus times and information visit
Waverly Station: located just a 15 minute walk from the Festival site.
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