Venue

Edinburgh First - John McIntyre Conference Centre

http://www.edinburghfirst.co.uk/venues/john-mcintyre-conference-centre

John McIntyre Centre

Opened in September 2009 this state of art purpose built conference centre adds a 378sqm room and two executive boardrooms to compliment four existing rooms. The largest new room, Pentland, is ideal for plenary sessions seating up to 330 theatre style. There are four breakout rooms, a central lounge area, free wifi, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, potential for a conference office and business suite, a reception foyer and outdoor terrace.

Internet Access - wifi

Eduroam will be available in all public spaces within the conference venue, and delegates will also be offered details for the venue's own wifi system.

Internet access may be available in delegates' hotel rooms, as a separate chargeable service, to be arranged with the venue itself.

Accommodation on the 29th June and 2nd July

If you require accommodation at the conference venue on the night of the 29th June or the 2nd July please contact the Conference office at the University of Edinburgh on +44 (0)131 651 2007 or book online at www.edinburghfirst.co.uk/for-accommodation/pollock-halls. If at all possible they will try and accommodate you in Chancellors Court where we are staying on the night of the 30th June. Please mention you are attending this conference when you book.

Please quote UK Centre for Bioscience and booking number 109243 (our block booking reference) when requesting accommodation for any extra nights, to ensure you are able to remain in the same room for the duration of your stay.

Alternative onsite accomodation can be found at:

Salisbury Green Hotel
A distinctive and elegant 3* 18th-century mansion-house hotel. Set in beautiful surroundings at Pollock Halls, Salisbury Green will deliver style and comfort to its guests. The interior design has been carefully developed to reflect the atmosphere and the history of the building and its architecture, and our 36 en-suite bedrooms exude richness and quality. All rooms have internet access, television with freeview, safe, ironing facilities, refreshment facilities, linen and toiletries.

Holland House
Located towards the South of Pollock Halls, 2* Campus accommodation offers 300 single en-suite bedrooms. All bedrooms have, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, linen and toiletries.

Travel information to Pollock Halls

Location: Pollock Halls is situated south of the city centre, close to the Scottish Parliament, and within walking distance of the famous Royal Mile.  Set in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat at Holyrood Park it is conveniently located to explore Scotland’s Capital.

By Train:  Edinburgh’s principal railway terminus is Waverly Station, less than 15 minutes walk from the University.  A taxi to the University will cost around £6. Trains from the West Coast or from Glasgow will also stop at Haymarket station, at the west end of Princes St.  GNER trains travel up the east coast line.  www.gner.co.uk, 08457 225 225 tickets or 08457 484 950 for enquiries.  For details on timetables, see www.networkrail.co.uk or telephone 08457 484 950.

By Coach/Bus:  Coaches arrive in St Andrews Square located almost directly across Princes St from the Waverley Train Station. St Andrews Square is a 20 minute walk from the University.   Buses travelling past Pollock Halls (stopping at the Royal Commonwealth Pool) include 30, 33, 2, 14 and 86.
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 car:  As you approach Edinburgh take the City by-pass (A720). Exit at Sheriffhall Roundabout, take the A7 and head for the city centre.  Stay on the A7 which becomes Dalkeith Road.  Turn right at the Royal Commonwealth Pool onto Holyrood Park Road (approximately 4 miles) and the entrance to Pollock Halls is approximately 200m on the right.

Parking: Parking at Pollock Halls is free and is allocated on a first come first served basis.

Campus Facilities at Pollock Halls:
Within our newly refurbished John McIntyre Conference Centre we have a small convenience store with a cash machine and a public bar and restaurant.  There is a taxi rank on site with a free phone line,  and free car and coach parking.  We are also located close to the University’s Centre for Sport and Exercise.