Edinburgh

This city has just about everything you could possibly require to satisfy your needs. Edinburgh is ideally located to enjoy the beautiful mountainous countryside which is also steeped in history. The city itself is always full of life and boasts excellent restaurants, bars and shopping facilities. This really is a place where you can never get bored!

Scotland has over 5,000 years of history and a lot is still captured within the city of Edinburgh. This city has splendid architecture and blends well with its growing spirited culture, as this is a city that reflects on its past but is always looking forward to the future.

Whether this is your first time to this city or you are a seasoned visitor this city has so much to offer. It can be very easily reached with its own airport just 8 miles away from the city centre. Rail links are very good - travelling from London would take just under five hours or alternatively driving in the city is very straightforward.

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ, Scotland

As in previous years the Committee has again decided to hold the Conference at this prestigious venue. Conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, the College is within walking distance for most places.

The College has modern conference facilities, maintained in a stunning 19th Century building that compliments well with its surrounding buildings.

We hope that you will enjoy the Conference surrounded by this unique setting.

Transportation

Air Travel:

Edinburgh Airport, located within 30 minutes’ transfer time from the centre of Edinburgh, is served by major airlines directly to 26 scheduled destinations.
Direct links to New York, Boston, Chicago, as well as a number of other European cities, are provided from Glasgow Airport, one hour’s drive from Edinburgh.

A frequent and reliable bus transfer from the Airport to the city centre operates daily.
Edinburgh Airport General Enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0)131 333 1000
Transfer from the airport to the RCPE by taxi costs approximately £20.00

Rail:

Edinburgh benefits from an extensive network of rail services from London and other principal cities.
British Rail Train Enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0)8457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk
Transfer from Waverley Train Station by taxi to the RCPE costs approximately £5.00

Taxis:

City Cabs 0131 2281211
Central Radio Taxis 0131 2292468
Comcab (Edinburgh) 0131 2282555

Car Parking Facilities:

There is no parking available at the Royal College of Physicians. However there are a number of small car parks within a few minutes walk:
St. James’s car park (next to the bus station)
Greenside car park (off Leith Street)
Metered spaces on Queen Street

TOP