Edinburgh Zoo Review

Wanted to give this zero, but star won't go away. Carlisle to Edinburgh 2 hours arrived outskirts 11:30. Almost non-existent, insignificant signposting for zoo, sign we eventually saw on 3rd pass said in small print 'for zoo follow city attractions', so 30 mins to find right road, after asking way 3 times, 30 mins getting through traffic, prompting question who in their right mind would site or expand a zoo on an urban road with traffic jams and insufficient on-site parking? Edinburgh Zoo car park full, so free parking 'til 4:00 on road several hundred yards away. Wanted to stay 'til 6:00 to explore fully, but at 12:30 there was a slow-moving queue wrapped around the building. As we had to eat and rest, this would have given us about 2.5 hours at zoo for £30-odd. We gave up and went for lunch at the run-down but charming Struan Hotel across the road, with its lovely barmaid. I can recommend their filling, well-presented bar-snacks and restful atmosphere (full menu if required).