Venue Details
University of Edinburgh
David Hume Tower Lecture Theatres
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LX
Getting To Edinburgh
By Air
Edinburgh International Airport
t: +44 (0) 131 333 1000
Edinburgh Airport is a 20 - 40 minute taxi journey from the City Centre, depending on rush hour traffic. The cost will be approximately £20. Alternatively, there is a regular coach service from the airport to the city centre (Waverley Station). The cost for a single journey is £3 and a return journey is £5.
There are two airports that serve Glasgow, Glasgow International and Glasgow Prestwick.
By Rail
National Rail Enquiry Service (24 hours)
t: 08457 484950
The mainline rail network serves the centre of Edinburgh via two railway stations. Edinburgh Waverley (main station) is situated at the east end of Princes Street, and Haymarket Station which is at the west end of the city.
A Taxi from Haymarket to the Conference venue will cost approximately £8 and from Waverley approximately £6. Journey times can be up to 10-15 minutes depending on the time of day.
By Bus
National Express
t: 08705 808080
All national coach services to Edinburgh arrive close to St Andrew’s Square situated at the east end of Princes Street.
By Local Bus
Traveline
t: 0800 23 23 23
For information on local bus routes and times, call Traveline for local travel information for bus and rail services to Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
Public transport throughout Edinburgh is of a high quality and inexpensive to use. There are frequent bus services with local bus companies, however tickets are not interchangeable. Tickets for single journeys and day tickets can be purchased on the bus. Exact fare is normally required. Bus schedules are subject to change and enquiries should be made to Lothian Region Transport prior to your journey.
Lothian Region Transport (24hrs)
t: 0131 555 6363
www.lothianbuses.co.uk
By Taxi
Central Radio Cabs
t: 0131 229 2468
City Cabs
t: 0131 228 1211
Taxis can be booked by calling any of the above numbers, these companies are two of the largest fleets in Edinburgh.
Tourist Information
Please visit the following web sites for information on what you can see and do during your stay:
www.visitscotland.com
www.edinburgh.org
www.edinburghtour.com
Alternative Routes
By Air
Glasgow International Airport
t: + 44 (0) 141 887 1111
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
t: + 44 (0) 871 223 0700
Glasgow International Airport is approximately one hour and thirty minutes drive from Edinburgh. A taxi can be expensive (approximately £70) and we would recommend taking a taxi from the airport to Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station, where there is a regular train service to Edinburgh Waverley Station. The journey time is approximately 45 minutes and trains depart every 15 minutes, depending on the time of day. Approximately £14 Peak Day Return and £10 Off Peak Return.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is situated a further 32 miles outside Glasgow. It has its own railway station which will take you to Glasgow Queen Street railway station.
Scotland
Scotland is a small, North European country with a population of just over 5 million. Although it is part of the United Kingdom, Scotland has its own devolved parliament based in the capital, Edinburgh, and distinct culture.
From majestic glens and tranquil lochs to exciting concerts and pulsing city nightlife, Scotland offers an unrivalled range of things to see and do. For the more energetic there are exceptional leisure facilities, including the some of the world’s greatest golf courses, stunning mountain walks and thrilling watersports centres. If you simply want to relax, you can enjoy countless historic castles, monuments and museums.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an historic, dynamic capital where international festivals attract the world’s leading performers, galleries display cutting-edge art, bars, restaurants and clubs create a lively, cosmopolitan and cultured atmosphere with a distinctly Scottish ambience. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city skyline and from its ramparts you can look down on medieval lanes and elegant, sweeping terraces that hold over a thousand years of history and tradition.
