Testimonials:

Beginners Driving Lessons

"My experience of Hamilton Driver Training, and in particular my driving instructor Mike was brilliant. Mike was able to provide a carefully structured approach to my driving lessons, explaining what we would be tackling and giving feedback after each lesson. Every lesson felt useful and at every point I came home feeling that I'd progressed a step further. I really enjoyed how friendly and approachable Mike was, and had no qualms about asking him questions or bringing up concerns I had with my driving. I not only was able to learn the practical skills that are required for driving, but also to build the confidence I needed to drive safely. The Hamilton head office was also incredibly useful, calling me personally if there was any unforseen issues about one of my lessons (eg driving instructor sickness). They felt much more personal than a larger driving school and acted professionally and politely in any contact I had with them. I would wholeheartedly recommend Hamilton, and in fact already have to several friends and members of my family. Everyone I know who is training with them cannot say enough good things. I'll also be returning to them to do my PassPlus driving test."
Christopher - Edinburgh

"This is a Dad's perspective of Alan's training of my daughter. Alan was on time for every lesson....almost to the second. He was very patient and as Dad was paying for the lessons gave me continual feedback on her progress. I acted as co-pilot during some additional training sessions and Alan told me what to look out for and what the learner had to concentrate on. All of this resulted in a pass at the first attempt. I put this down to Alan's training skills. Thank you Alan. Money well spent. I now get driven around so it's been a good investment. Dad (RMB)"
Richard Bailey - Edinburgh

"My ADI Check Test Training with Alan was very challenging and motivational. Lessons were base on what I wanted to learn and to suit my needs. He is articulate, supportive and encouraging. Thanks Alan, I got a grade 5. Also thank you to Winnie for all her help and friendly service."
Yuk Hing Lau - Edinburgh

"I learned to drive with the proprietor Alan Hamilton. I was an especially nervous learner as I come from a small mountain village in India and the British road system, including city driving was completely new for me. Alan gave me support and guidance throught the theory and hazard perception tests and then took me as a pupil for weekly 2 hour lessons. Alan was an excellent teacher. He had a calm and encouraging approach, which quickly put me at ease. He was very thorough and ensured I was well prepared for the practical test. I amazed myself by passing first time, with only 4 minor errors. Hamilton Driver Training school is exceptionally well organised and the staff are very friendly - they even sent me a personal congratulations card after I passed. I highly reccomend them... and know that the knowledge and skills Alan has given me will prepare me for the roads in Australia where we emigrate to shortly."
Pawan Bhardwaj - Edinburgh

"One of the best decisions I ever made and wish I had done it years ago! Excellent service with really friendly staff who always managed to stay patient which helped me to pass my test first time! thanks Alan xxx"
Nicola - Livingston

"Thanks for being such a good driving school. I was an extremely nervous and completely inexperienced driver when I started my lessons, but thanks to the excellent tuition, patience and good humour, I stuck with my lessons and happily passed my test first time."
Carol - Edinburgh

"I couldn't have made it this far and gained as much confidence as I have, were it not for your patience and good humour and excellent teaching skills."
Anna - Edinburgh

"Thank you so much for teaching me to drive. I really enjoyed my lessons."
Amy - Edinburgh

"Thank you for all you have taught me and for having faith in me when I didn't have it in myself."
Gail - Edinburgh

"Thanks for all the help, time and patience it took to get me through my driving test. I couldn't have done it without you!"
Michelle - Dalkeith, Edinburgh

"Thanks for all your patience during my lessons, couldn't have passed the test without you."
Gareth - Musselburgh, Edinburgh

"I just wanted to say thank you ever so much for getting me through my driving test. I really enjoyed my lessons."
Roxana - Dunbar

"Thank you for helping me pass my driving test."
Suzanne - Haddington

ADI Check Test Training

"Thank you for all your help and advice. I would have been pleased with a Grade 4 but got a 5! I know that it was your lessons that helped me to get that grade."
Alan - Edinburgh

Driving Instructor Training

"A huge thank you for getting me through the final step of a very long journey. I am eternally grateful for all your help and kindness."
Nicky - Broxburn, Edinburgh

"I was training to be an ADI in Northern Ireland, I sought the help of Alan after I passed parts 1 and 2 in Northern Ireland but then struggled to find a suitor for the part 3 training. I travelled to Scotland to complete the final part of my PDI / ADI training and can safely say, worth every penny spent. The training itinerary was set out from the start so I knew exactly what I was doing each day, the reference books and guides were perfect and extremely easy to follow in terms of practicality. If you wish to learn to drive, or become an instructor, look no further than Hamilton Driver Training, a lovely family run business with fantastic friendly staff, thank you Alan, Winnie and Claire. Almost forgot, I returned to NI and passed my part 3 exam with a 5-4 and am now registered as a driving instructor in Northern Ireland - ADI no less!"
Andrew Callaghan - Northern Ireland

"Many thanks for getting me this far. A tough course made easier with an excellent driving instructor."
Gordon - Edinburgh

"After two attempts at my part three with another trainer, I moved to Hamilton's. Alan's tuition was excellent and he guided me through the PST's to a pass at my third attempt. Started my own school and am looking for a PDI as we speak and I will be recommending Hamilton's to the PDI for their part three."
Colin Brough - Balerno, Edinburgh

"The best way to describe my ADI training with Alan Hamilton (a Grade 6 ADI) would be, educational and very enjoyable. This is a family run business which successfully combines a professional and friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Throughout my training I was able to easily adjust the rate of learning around my changing circumstances, as I went from employed to unemployed. The course work was clearly planned out so I always knew exactly where I was and what lay ahead.

Preparation for the part 1 exam was made easy by being supplied with good quality information to study from and helpful advice was readily available from Alan. Driving lessons for parts 2 and 3 were on a "one to one" basis in the car. This training was relaxed and informative which, I'm sure is the best atmosphere for learning, it certainly was for me. Again there was excellent study information provided with Alan on hand to assist.

I qualified as an ADI in August "09 and would like to thank everyone at Hamilton, particularly Alan for all their efforts in making this possible. I would highly recommended Hamiltom to anyone thinking of learning to drive or for PDI/ADI training."
Jock Selkirk.

Hamilton Driving School Edinburgh

We offer a variety of driving lessons in the City of Edinburgh and the following areas:

Aberlady, Athelstaneford, Athelstaneford, Auldhame, Ballencrieff, Bara, Barnes Castle. Barns Ness, Bass Rock, Dunbar, Belhaven, Berwick, Biel, Bilsdean, Birns Water, Birsley Brae, Bilsdean, Blackcastle, Bolton, Yellowcraigs, Broxburn, Musselburgh, Canty Bay, Carberry, Carberry Tower, Cockenzie, Cottyburn, Danskine, Dirleton, Drem, Dunglass, Fenton, East Fortune, Linton, Saltoun. Edinburgh, Elphinstone, Elvingston, Eskmills, Eyebroughy, East Fenton, West Fenton, Fidra island, Fisherrow, Garleton, Garvald, Gifford, Gilchriston, Gladsmuir, Glenkinchie, Gullane, Haddington. Halls, Humbie, Ibris, Eyebroughy, Innerwick, Inveresk, Johnscleugh, Kilspindie, Kingston, Lamb, Long Newton, Longniddry, Longyester, Luffness, Luggate, Macmerry, Markle, Meadowmill, Morham, New Hailes, New Town, New Winton, Newbyth. North Berwick, Oldhamstocks, Ormiston, Papana Water, Papple, Peastonbank, Peffer Burn, Pencaitland, Pencraig Brae, Phantassie, Pitcox, Preston, Prestonpans, Samuelston, Scoughall, Skateraw, Spittal, Spott, Stenton, Thorntonloch, Tranent, Tyne Mouth, Tyninghame, Wallyford. West Barnes, West Fenton, West Pans, West Saltoun, Whitecraig, Whitekirk, Whittingehame, Yellowcraigs

Abercorn Church, Driving Lessons Almondell and Calderwood Country Park. Almond Valley, Armadale, Auldcathie, Bangour, Bathgate, Beecraigs, Bellsquarry, Bennie Museum, Blackburn, Blackness Castle. Broxburn, Cairnpapple, Calder, Edinburgh. Ecclesmachan, Fauldhouse, Greenrigg, Harthill, Hopetoun House, House of the Binns, Kirk of Calder, Kirknewton, Linlithgow. Livingston, Mid Calder, Uphall, Torphichen, Uphall, West Calder, Whitburn, Winchburgh.

Allermuir Hill, Arniston, Auchendinny, Balerno, Bilston, East Lothian, Blegbie, Bonaly Reservoir, Bonnyrigg, Borthwick, Carlops, Carrington, Midlothian, Cotty Burn, Cousland, Cousland Smiddy, Craigesk, Cranstoun, Crichton, Dalkeith, Danderhall, Dewar, Dewartown, Dun Law, Easter Howgate, Easthouses, Edgehead, Edgelaw, Edinburgh driving school, Eskbank, Fala, Falahill, Flotterstone, Fountainhall, Fushiebridge, Gorebridge, Gowkshill, Heriot, Hillend, Howgate, Lasswade, Leadburn, Loanhead, Mayfield, Meadhann Lodainn, Middleton, Millerhill, Milton Bridge, Moorfoot Hills, Newbattle, Newtongrange, North Middleton, Orchard, Pathhead, Portmore Loch, Riddel, Rosewell, Shawfair, Silverburn, Temple, Vogrie, Whitehill, Woodburn, Midlothian, Woodhouselee

Abbeyhill, Alnwickhill, Ardmillan, Baberton, Balerno, Balgreen, Bankhead, Barnton, Beechmount, Bingham, Blackford, Blackhall, Bonaly, Bonnington, Burghmuirhead, Braepark, Braid Hills, Broomhouse, Broughton, Brunstane. Bruntsfield, Bughtlin, Burdiehouse, The Calders, Calton Hill, Cameron Toll, Cammo, Canongate, Canonmills, Chesser, Church Hill, Clermiston, Clerwood, Colinton, Comely Bank, Comiston, Corstorphine, Cowgate, Craigcrook, Craigentinny, Craigleith, Craiglockhart, Craigmillar, Cramond, Crewe Toll, Currie, Curriehill, Dalmeny, Dalmahoy, Dalry, Davidson's Mains, Dean Village, Drumbrae, Drylaw, Duddingston, Dumbiedykes, East Craigs, East Pilton, Easter Road, Eastfield, Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh North, Fairmilehead, Ferniehill, Ferry Road, Firrhill, Forrester, Fountainbridge, Gilmerton, Gogar, Gogarloch, Goldenacre, Gorgie, The Grange, Grassmarket, Granton, Greenbank, Greendykes, Greenhill, Haymarket, Hermiston, Holy Corner, Holyrood, Holyrood Park, Hunter's Tryst, Ingliston, Inverleith, Jock's Lodge, Joppa, Juniper Green, Kaimes, Kingsknowe, Kirkliston, Lauriston, Leith, Liberton, Little France, Lochend, Lochrin. Longstone, Marchmont, Maybury, Mayfield, Meadowbank, The Meadows, Merchiston, Moredun, Morningside, Mortonhall, Mountcastle, Muirhouse, Murrayfield, New Town, Newbridge, Newcraighall, Newhaven, Newington, Niddrie, Northfield, Old Town, Oxgangs, Parkgrove, Parkhead, Piershill, Pilrig, Pilton, Polwarth, Portobello, Powderhall, Prestonfield, Ratho, Ratho Station, Ravelston, Redford, Restalrig, Riccarton, Roseburn, Saughton, Sciennes, Seafield, Shandon, Sighthill, Silverknowes, Slateford, South Gyle, South Queensferry. Edinburgh South Side, Stenhouse, St. Leonards, Stockbridge, Swanston, Tollcross, Torphin, Trinity, Turnhouse, Tynecastle, Warriston, West Coates, West Craigs, West Pilton, Wester Hailes, Wester Broom, Western Harbour, Westfield, Edinburgh's West End.