Edinburgh, like every major city, has a wide variety of hotel and bed and breakfast accommodation at a price to suit every pocket.
You can view a list of fine hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation in Edinburgh at the Scottish Tourist information website:
Alternatively, you can choose to use the accommodation services provided by the conference venue.
The Course Organisers can not be held responsible for delegate's accommodation requirements.
Edinburgh Airport (0870 040 0007) has direct flights to most UK airports and to most European capitals. It is located about a 20 minute drive west of the city centre. A cab from the airport to the venue should cost £15-£20, depending on the time of day. Lothian Region Transport operates a frequent Airline bus from the airport to Haymarket and Waverley train stations (£5 return fare).
Discount carriers Easyjet operate services between London Luton and Stansted airports and Edinburgh, along with services to other regional airports around the UK. FlyBE operate services between Birmingham airports and Edinburgh. Advance purchase fares can be as little as £35 return fare on these routes if booked well in advance. A similar fare is also available between Edinburgh and Dublin, and Belfast.
British Airways and British Midland fly between Edinburgh and London Heathrow (BA also has flights to London Gatwick). Advance purchase fares from these airlines are usually around £70 but are seldom available at peak flight times. British European flies between London City Airport and Edinburgh.
BMI - British Midland
EasyJet
British Airways
Ryanair
Scot Airways
FlyBE - British European
By Train
Trains (GNER) from London Kings Cross leave every hour, with a journey time scheduled at slightly under 4.5 hours. GNER trains travel up the east coast line. The GNER web site is www.gner.co.uk, or telephone 08457 225 225 for tickets or 08457 484 950 for enquiries.
Virgin trains provide direct cross country services to many other cities in England. The Virgin trains web site is www.virgintrains.co.uk, or telephone 08707 891 234 or 08457 222 333.
For details on timetables, see www.networkrail.co.uk or telephone 08457 484 950. Edinburgh's principal railway terminus is Waverly Station. Trains from the West Coast or from Glasgow will also stop at Haymarket station, at the west end of Princes St.
By Coach
Coaches arrive in St Andrews Square located almost directly across Princes St from the Waverley Train Station. There are frequent services from London Victoria Bus Station to Edinburgh. Further information can be obtained from www.nationalexpress.com or telephone 08705 808 080.
By Taxi
Taxi ranks are available throughout the city of Edinburgh notably at the Waverly and Haymarket train stations. From the centre of Edinburgh it is approximately a 5 minute journey to the venue. Taxis can also be booked using the following firms; Citycabs (0131 228 1211) or Central Taxis (0131 229 2468)
By Car
Use the AA's online route planner for an easy journey to Edinburgh. Or call AA Directions on 09060 70 80 90.
Edinburgh Buses
Lothian Buses and the First Group are the two main bus service providers for Edinburgh and the Lothians. Routes and timetables may be found at their websites: