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      4. Old Town Campus

      Old Town Campus

      A conference Hub where delegates can experience the most historic, cultural and academic location with the city

      The Old Town Campus lies in the heart of the University quarter playing host to iconic venues such as the McEwan Hall and Playfair Library. These venues are complemented by the modern facilities of lecture spaces which become available out of term. Clustered around Bristo Square, George Square and Old College, the Campus can host conferences & events for up to 1,000 delegates, accommodating plenary sessions, break out rooms as well as exhibition and catering areas. It is easily accessible by foot and a short walk from Waverley Train Station and all the attractions Edinburgh has to offer.

      For residential conferences, you will find the University’s hotel accommodation located close by with KM Hotel & Apartments a mere 5-minute walk away and The Scott and The Scholar Hotels a 20-minute walk. During the summer months, delegates can make use of the University Campus accommodation, also a 20-minute walk from the Old Town Campus.

      McEwan Hall

      Capacity: 1139
      Breakout rooms: 5

      Old College and Playfair Library

      Capacity: 250

      40 George Square

      Breakout rooms: 5

      50 George Square

      Capacity: 275
      Breakout rooms: 4

      Appleton Tower

      Capacity: 300
      Breakout rooms: 3

      Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre

      Capacity: 481

      Reid Concert Hall

      Capacity: 220

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      The Scott

      The Scholar Hotel

      The Scholar is a newly refurbished hotel located in the beautiful grounds of the Pollock Estate, just a few minutes’ walk from Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park and the Meadows.

      Chancellors Court

      Summer Accommodation

      Double bedroom - KM Hotel

      KM Hotel

      Located next door to KM Apartments, KM Hotel offers modern accommodation in an enviable location that sits between Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and lively Southside.

      KM Apartments

      Situated within the heart of Edinburgh’s trendy Southside, the 33 luxurious apartments at KM put you right in the centre of the city’s beating heart. You’ll be just a few minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle and the world-famous Royal Mile, with a wide selection of restaurants and attractions on your doorstep.

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      UOE Accommodation Ltd t/a The University of Edinburgh Hospitality Collection is registered in Scotland with registered number SC155192. Our Registered Office is at The University of Edinburgh, Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, EDINBURGH EH1 1HT.
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