Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is well connected by road, rail and air. A world-class local transport network comprising buses and trams serves the city. In addition, a number of taxi services and car hire options are also available.

From Airport

There is a brilliant Airlink shuttle service from the Edinburgh Airport into the city centre which is £4.00 single or £7.00 return, which takes approximately half an hour. The bus drops off and picks up from outside Waverley Train Station. You can also choose to use the tram service direct from the Airport to Princes Street. The tickets cost £5 (single) and £8 (return). There is a taxi rank located on the opposite side of the road from the Bus drop off point. The journey to the conference venue will cost approx £5-£7. To travel to the conference venue by bus, from Waverley Bridge walk to Princes Street and cross over road.

From Bus Stop PH a Lothian Bus No. 30 or 33 will take you to the conference venue (get down at Royal Commonwealth Pool. All fares cost £1.50 per journey. A five minute walk from there along the Holyrood Park Road).

From Rail Station

The nearest train station to the conference location is Edinburgh Waverley. This is a principal station and provides both national and local services. For train travel information contact National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7 48 49 50 or through their website at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk In the UK, booking a train ticket is cheapest at least two weeks before the departure date. Some operators will offer bigger discounts earlier than this. To buy train tickets visit The Trainline and Red Spotted Hanky

By Road

• From the A1 and A68: As you approach Edinburgh take the City by-pass East (A720). Exit at Sheriffhall Roundabout; take the A7 towards the city centre. Stay on the A7 which becomes Dalkeith Road. Turn right at the Royal Commonwealth Pool onto Holyrood Park Road (approx. 4 miles from the Sheriffhall) and the entrance to Pollock Halls is approx. 200m on the right.
• From the M6 and M8: Continue on the M6 North and merge take the M74 towards Edinburgh and Glasgow. Take the M73 North at junction 4 sign posted Edinburgh M8. Take the M8 towards Edinburgh. As you approach Edinburgh take the City by-pass East (A720). Follow the above detailed directions.
• Alternatively from the M74 take the A702 at Junction 13. Follow signs for Biggar then Edinburgh. As you approach Edinburgh follow the above detailed directions. The A720 is a dual carriageway that skirts Edinburgh and can be accessed from all the major routes entering and leaving the city.

Around City

• One of the best way to get around the city centre is by taxi, as car parking tends to be expensive. Parking at the conference is free, but may be limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
• Taxi services: City Cabs(0131 228 1211), Central Taxis (0131 229 2468) Taxis can normally be hailed on street at most times although during busy periods it is advisable to book in advance.
• The world-class Lothian TfE (Transport for Edinburgh) comprising trams and buses serves our city. Buses run to all areas of the city and bus lanes make bus travel often quicker than car travel during the rush hour. Information on buses and trams can be found at Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams website.
• Buses that serve Dalkeith Road: No 2, 14, 30 and 33
• There is also a night bus service which runs from midnight until 4am: Service N30
• If you wish to hire a car in Edinburgh here are some useful numbers:
• Arnold Clarke: 0131 278 3100
• Europcar: 0371 381 3453
• Enterprise Cars: 0131 557 0000