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=== Heading West or North ===
A harder spot, due to the nature of the junction, is close to the train station Edinburgh Park / Hermiston Gait commercial centre. There is a [[roundabout]] there that precedes the junction of the A8 with the A720 (Edinburgh bypass). The junction itself is a high-traffic area, but the Hermiston Gait roundabout offers some space for cars to stop and some visibility. To get there, simply take the high-frequency Lothian Bus 22 from the centre, and get down right at South Gyle mail centre. There is a walkway after the DHL warehouse (Cultins Rd), which leads to the Edinburgh Park station. Pass the station and turn right on the boulevard: the roundabout is right there.
To head north (through Perth) the best place seems to be on Queensferry rd, just passed Barton junction: plenty of traffic going north, they see you from far and there are many good spots with some space for cars to stop especially nearby a large bus stop). To get there take bus 43 or x43 from the city center and ask the driver to be told when you're at Barnton juction.
Use a sign to express your direction: Glasgow or M8 if heading West, Stirling or M9 if heading for the Highlands and Perth, M90 or Bridge if going North.