A training room and videoconferencing suite based within the University of Edinburgh Computing Centre.This facility provides a flexible space particularly suited to our videoconferencing courses.
Training Location
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On arrival you will need to report to the main reception of the James Clerk Maxwell Building.The James Clerk Maxwell Building can be found by accessing the site via gate 4 off Mayfield Road. Once through the gate go to the top of the road to a large brown loading bay door. To the left of the loading bay is the east entrance of the James Clerk Maxwell Building (Computing Services). Please note: these directions will need to be given to the taxi driver, if arriving in a taxi.
We will be using room 2009B, follow the signs to 'videoconferencing'.
Travelling By Car
Although the University of Edinburgh is accessible by car there is no car parking available on site. Parking is available in residential streets around the campus (as shown on this map). Visitors using the A1 can approach the University following the City Bypass (A720), turn off at the A701 junction until it becomes Mayfield Road (The Science and Engineering Faculty).
Travelling By Train
Most trains arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of the city. Walking from Waverley to the central University areas takes approximately 20 minutes. A taxi from the station to the university will cost around £8.
Travelling By Bus
Several local buses provide services around the city, to check availability, access this interactive map and select area G.
Travelling By Plane
Edinburgh International Airport has regular services to many UK and international destinations. There is a dedicated bus service that runs from the airport to Waverley Bridge (next to the station); the journey usually takes 25 minutes and costs £3 for a single and £5 for a return. A taxi from the airport to the university will cost around £18, (you will need give the taxi driver the directions above).
Hotels
Hotels that can be found within a 5 mile radius of the training venue include:
Aonach Mor
Address:
14 Kilmaurs Terrace
Newington
Edinburgh
EH16 5DR
Website:
http://www.aonachmor.com/
Southside Hotel
Address:
8 Newington Road
Newington
Edinburgh
EH9 1QS
Website:
http://www.southsideguesthouse.co.uk/
Best Western Bruntsfeild
Address:
69 Bruntsfield Place
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH10 4HH
Website:
http://www.thebruntsfield.co.uk/
Please note we are NOT making recommendations on the quality and facilities of the hotels listed.