Conference Venue

Conference Venue

Edinburgh Napier University (Craiglock Heart Campus)

Edinburgh Napier is the #1 Modern University in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2024). It has also been voted the #1 University in Edinburgh for overall student satisfaction for four years in a row (NSS 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023) and it is the top Scottish modern university for research power and research impact (REF 2021). It is also a top 5 UK modern university for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024).


Edinburgh Napier is here to make a difference. It is here to support big dreams and bright ideas. It is here to provide education, support, resources, connections, advice, late-night coffees and bags of encouragement.


It has three campuses in Edinburgh offering advanced facilities for learning, teaching and research. Based in an iconic, prosperous city and a stunning, ambitious, forward-thinking country, Edinburgh Napier is a great place to live, work and study.

 

Regarding accommodation

En-suite rooms in apartments are available at Edinburgh Napier University’s Bainfield residences in the Fountainbridge area of the city centre (EH11 1AR) with bars, restaurants and a supermarket on the doorstep. We are just a 15-minute walk to the city centre or a 10-minute walk from Haymarket train station which links with the tram service to Edinburgh Airport.

The apartments available each have 7 bedrooms and all feature individual lockable rooms with small double (4ft) beds & private en-suite bathrooms, plus a fully equipped communal kitchen/lounge area with flat screen television. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout and we provide all bed linen, bath & hand towels. Please note rooms are let on a self-catering basis, so there is no housekeeping service included in your rate, but there is a laundry on site.

For this conference, a special rate of £55 per room per night applies for single occupancy, or £70 for double occupancy.

Check in is available from as early as Monday 10th June with latest check out available of Saturday 15th July. Check in time is 3pm and check out time is 10am. Please note, we cannot offer early check ins or late check outs but can store luggage on request.

A 20% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking with remaining balance due 4 weeks prior to check in.

Rooms are limited and bookings will close 4 weeks prior to the event so please ensure you book early to avoid disappointment.

To book, please email the Edinburgh University Events & Vacation Lettings team on vacation.lets@napier.ac.uk stating your guest numbers and dates you wish to stay. You will then be advised of availability and sent a booking form to complete and return.

 

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, UK, located on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth in the lowlands of central Scotland. It covers an area of 260 square kilometers. Founded in 1329, it was the capital of Scotland from 1437 to 1707. The paper and printing and publishing industries have a long history, and shipbuilding, chemicals, nuclear energy, electronics, cables, glass and food industries are also important. With the development of the North Sea oil fields, a series of related industries and services were established. Important transportation hub, airport.


Edinburgh had been the capital of Scotland since the 15th century, but in 1603 and 1707 political power moved south to London. Autonomy for the Scottish Parliament was only established in 1999. Important cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland are also located in Edinburgh. Economically, Edinburgh is now mainly dependent on the financial industry, and is the largest financial center in the UK outside of London.
Edinburgh has a long history and many of its historic buildings are well preserved. Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse, St. Giles Cathedral and other attractions are located here. Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town are listed as World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. In 2004 Edinburgh became the world's first city of literature. Edinburgh's education is also very developed, the University of Edinburgh, one of the oldest universities in the UK, is located here, and is still the world's top university. According to the 2023 QS data, the University of Edinburgh ranks 15th in the world, ranking first in Scotland and fifth in the United Kingdom. Together with cultural events such as the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh is the second most visited city after London.


Situated on the east coast of Scotland at the mouth of the sea, perched on a long stretch of volcanic ash and rocky cliffs, Edinburgh has a privileged location compared to most European cities, being the centre of the southern Lowlands and the capital of Scotland, full of unique Scottish charm, and is today the seventh largest city in the United Kingdom. A local genius writer praised, "There is no place more fitting to be called the premier of the kingdom; The city centre is divided into two parts: the Old Town, dominated by the world famous castle and surrounded by elegant cobblestone corridors that link Scotland's past and present. The New town is elegant and brilliant Georgian design.
The city is close to England and has historically fought against threats from England. Many patriots still do not want Scotland to join the United Kingdom, and still want to restore self-government. They respect the spirit of self-sufficiency and have a strong sense of self-reliance.

 

 

 

 

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