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To head north (through === North towards [[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 head north (through Perth) the best place seems to express your directionbe on Queensferry Road, just past Barton junction: Glasgow plenty of traffic going north, they see you from far and there are many good spots with some space for cars to stop, especially a large bus stop. To get there, take bus 43 or M8 if heading Westx43 from the city center (George Street, Stirling or M9 if heading 1.30£) and ask the driver to be told when you're at Barnton juction. Follow the bus for the Highlands about 500 metres and Perth, M90 or Bridge if going Northyou'll reach said bus stop. A sign might be helpful but is not absolutely necessary.
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== Hitchhiking out ==
=== Heading West or North towards [[Glasgow]] === A sign stating your destination or the road you're hoping to get onto might be helpful due to the high concentration of towns and places in the central belt between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
To head West take a bus out to Ratho Station (number 48, stops at Princes Street), and get off at the petrol station before the M9 meets the M8. This is a good place: cars can see you from a way off, there's plenty of space for them to stop and it is easy to backtrack from if necessary. Don't go with the bus until Ferrytoll, the Park & Ride Area - it's difficult there.
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.
=== Heading South or East ===
