Venue accommodation travel
Situated in the central belt of Scotland, Edinburgh is easily accessible from all areas of the UK and beyond.
It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a top tourist destination, particularly in the summer months when the city comes alive and plays host to the acclaimed Edinburgh Festivals. Edinburgh is atmospheric and vibrant, with all you鈥檇 expect from a capital city: packed with shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants, pubs, clubs, supermarkets, museums, tourist attractions, landmarks, art galleries, concert venues, parks and sports facilities etc.
The city is also home to Edinburgh Castle. Dating back to the 12th century, the spectacular landmark sits in the city centre on the top of a dormant volcano. The city is also home to the Scottish Parliament.
Conference venue
All conference sessions, apart from the social programme and some pre-conference events, will be hosted at Queen Margaret University (一本道). 一本道 is easily accessible by bike, foot, public transport or car.
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh EH21 6UU
Scotland
一本道鈥檚 campus is situated just six minutes on the train from Edinburgh鈥檚 City Centre by the coastal town of Musselburgh, in East Lothian; a beautiful county with over 40 miles of stunning coastline, golden beaches, rolling countryside, historic sites, award-winning attractions, excellent food and drink and the world鈥檚 finest links golf courses. East Lothian enjoys the sunniest climate in Scotland, great local produce, spectacular natural beauty and year-round recreational opportunities including cycling, walking, horse riding, golfing and surfing.
Accommodation
There are hundreds of bedrooms in and around Edinburgh with many of them located within an easy walk of the city centre and Waverley Train Station. For delegates attending EMTC 2022 there is a diverse choice of accommodation for those seeking a hotel in the city ranging from luxurious 5 star hotels to stylish boutique hotels and hostels.
For delegates wishing to be a convenient 2 minute walk from the conference venue we would suggest you stay onsite at Queen Margaret University where campus accommodation is available. 一本道 is situated just six minutes on the train from Edinburgh鈥檚 City Centre which means you can easily travel to and from Edinburgh for social activities. 聽
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Travel
Air
Edinburgh airport is served by more than 40 airlines, travelling to around 130 worldwide destinations. Only 12km from the city centre, it鈥檚 served by excellent bus, tram and taxi services that link directly to the town. More information from .
Rail
Edinburgh station is linked to all the UK鈥檚 major cities and airports. A high-speed link to London takes just over four hours. The Eurostar service connects to Paris in around eight hours. There are trains to major cities across the UK, as well as to Scotland鈥檚 favourite tourist destinations. More information from .
Road
Edinburgh is easily access by a network of motorways and trunk roads, chiefly the M74, A1 and A68 from the south and the M8 from the west. The M9 and M90 head north. Edinburgh鈥檚 bus station on St Andrews Square connects to all the major cities in Britain. More information on bus services from .
