Edinburgh is a modern and dynamic city, bustling with life, wonderful galleries, museums, theatres and arts venues. The people are warm, helpful and friendly with a strong tradition of service and professionalism.
We hope that you will find the following information about Edinburgh useful. We will be updating this page with more information closer to the event.
Did you know?
- Edinburgh is a World Heritage site
- Edinburgh is the festival capital of Europe
- Edinburgh has more restaurants per head of population than any other city in Britain
- The weather is temperate, with annual rainfall the same as Rome, Frankfurt and New York.
- The airport is only 8 miles (12km) from the city centre, with over 100 direct air routes around the world including New York.
The Experience Edinburgh website is packed with information on what you can see and do in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh International Convention Centre
The EICC is right in the centre of Edinburgh and is very easy to reach. The main entrance is on Morrison Street.
EICC
The Exchange
Edinburgh EH3 8EE
Scotland
Please also see the Edinburgh Conference Centre map which you can download as a PDF.
Transport links
- Arriving by Air
Edinburgh International Airport is located 10km (6 miles) from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), with a journey time of 20 – 25 minutes by taxi or bus. Taxi ranks are situated outside the terminal building and cost is approximately £18-20 one way. There is no need to book.
The Airlink Express 100 operates a frequent bus service (every 10 minutes at peak times) between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre with designated stops en route. The bus operates between 04.45 and 00.22 hours, tickets cost £3.00 single and £5.00 return and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. For EICC disembark at Haymarket Railway Station and follow signs for the EICC (5 minute walk.)
The N22 bus also departs from STAND 19 and runs every half an hour through the night until the Airlink service starts again. Further information at www.flybybus.com
Reduced Bus Fares! Edinburgh Convention Bureau has negotiated on our behalf a special discount for bus travel with Edinburgh & Lothian buses. Delegates are entitled to reduced fares on the Airlink bus ticket but also on the city sightseeing bus tours. Follow this link to book and print Airlink and sightseeing ticket before you arrive!
- Arriving by Car
The EICC is located on Morrison St in the centre of Edinburgh. The destination postcode is EH3 8EE.
There are many car parks in close walking distance to the EICC, the closest one being the Morrison Street Car Park which is a short walk from the venue.
- Arriving by Train
Edinburgh has high-speed rail links to all major cities in Britain. It has two railway stations – Waverley and Haymarket. Waverley is the main station in Edinburgh and has direct routes to many cities across the country. Haymarket is the closest train station, approximately a 5 minute walk to the EICC.
For more information on the rail network within the UK please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Getting around Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a stunning city and exploring it on foot is a great way to see it!
This map gives you an idea walking times in Edinburgh.
For longer journeys around the city, there are plentiful buses and taxis always available.
There is no need to book a taxi. They are readily available at both of the railway stations and at taxi ranks throughout the city.
Accommodation
Edinburgh is a cosmopolitan city with a vast range of hotel accommodation from boutique to budget.
The UKRG has appointed Edinburgh Convention Bureau (ECB) as their official accommodation booking agency. Special room rates are available to ERC delegates in various hotels and locations within the city.
Edinburgh Convention Bureau have block booked accommodation for and is pleased to offer a free online accommodation booking service to delegates attending this meeting. Their booking service is fully managed by their dedicated accommodation team.
Accommodation booking is now open. Find and book accommodation here.
Credit card details are required to make a booking and confirmation shall be sent to your e-mail address. Payment should be made directly with the accommodation provider at the time of your stay.
To contact Edinburgh Convention Bureau directly please e-mail bookings@conventionedinburgh.com or telephone +44 (0) 131 473 3874
Flight Booking
The UKRG has appointed Congrex as their official flight booking agency. Congrex offer an online flight booking service which is fully managed by their dedicated team at no cost to delegates.
Fight booking is now open. Book your flights here now!
Further Information
If you have any questions or need any further information please use the following emails:
erc2012.info@congrex.com
ERCvenue@ukregistrarsgroup.org