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Venue/Travel
The conference will be held at the John McIntyre Conference Centre on the University of Edinburgh Pollock Halls campus. All meals, including conference dinner, and accommodation will also be on the campus.
Edinburgh and Scotland
Edinburgh is a multi-award winning city and a world class tourist destination steeped in history. The conference campus itself is close to the atmospheric cobbled streets of the Old Town and next door to Holyrood Park, which forms an iconic part of Edinburgh’s skyline. Scotland is a fantastic mix of stunning landscapes, wildlife and wonderful local produce, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene, and topped off with a colourful history of epic battles and historic castles.
Travel
Edinburgh has excellent travel links by plane, train or bus to the rest of the UK and Europe. The conference venue is close to the city centre with numerous direct bus links to the city centre.
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Getting there: For detailed information
By road
If you're coming to Edinburgh from the South, take the A720; City of Edinburgh Bypass, then take the A7 Old Dalkeith Road exit at the Sheriffhall Roundabout going towards the City Centre. Continue straight for approximately 3 miles. Just past the Royal Commonwealth Pool at the lights, turn right onto Holyrood Park Road. Pollock Halls is the second turning on the right.
On-site parking is available.
By taxi
A taxi from St. Andrew Square Bus Station or Princes Street to Pollock Halls will cost approximately £7 and take 5-10 minutes.
By Bus
From the shop side of Princes Street; take a bus to the Royal Commonwealth Pool on Dalkeith Road, Pollock Halls is a short walk down Holyrood Park Road from the stop. Due to current tram works there may be route changes, all Lothian Buses can be picked up from North Bridge.
Lothian buses:
Nos 2, 14, 30, 33; the standard adult one-trip fare is £1.50. You will need exact change.
Munro:
51/52, from North Bridge
By Rail
Pollock Halls is 2 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Station. A taxi or a bus will take around 10 minutes.
By Air
Pollock Halls is about 8 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. A taxi will cost around £20. Alternatively take the Airlink bus service to Waverley Bridge (open return £7; single £4) and a taxi or bus from there.
