The location of the conference and accommodation will be at the University of Edinburgh Conference Facilities at Pollock Halls. It is situated between the Royal Commonwealth Pool on Dalkeith Road and Holyrood Park. A map of the facilities can be downloaded here. Pollock Halls is a 20 minute walk from the central Edinburgh University site at George Square, or 30 minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Buses 14, 30, and 33 all go past both the main university campus (the junction of West Nicholson Street and Nicholson Street) and Pollock Halls.
Alternative Accommodation
If you are thinking about staying in Edinburgh after the conference you might try this website:
http://www.scottishaccommodationindex.com/edinburgh.php
The website has a fairly comprehensive list of Edinburgh B&Bs and guest houses. The following are all very central:
Adria Guest House 3*
Ardenlee Guest House 3*
Broughton Guest House
Castleview Guest House
Edinburgh Art House B&B
The Hedges Guest House 4*
One Royal Circus 5*
Royal Mile B&B
Tankard Guest House 1*
Valentine Guest House
The Walton 4*
There are also many guest houses near the conference if you prefer to book accommodation separately. Guest houses on Minto Street, Mayfield Gardens and Newington Road are all within walking distance of the conference venue.
For those on a tighter budget accomodation can be found at one of Edinburgh's many Youth Hostels. Early booking is recommended as Edinburgh gets very busy in the summer months.
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