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Registration: Registration for the event is free, but places are limited. All those who are interested in attending there will be an Eventbrite available to the public in 25th April. Spaces will be confirmed via email.

Travel: University of Edinburgh is located in the city centre, about 10-minute walk from the main railway station (Edinburgh Waverley) and the final stop of the 100 Airlink shuttle bus (Waverley Bridge stop; £3.50 single, £6 open return). Getting from the main airport, Edinburgh International, takes about 30 minutes by the shuttle bus or 20 minutes by taxi (approx. £25 fare). Once in Edinburgh, the city can be easily negotiated on foot, but should you need public transport Lothian Busesoffer local travel with tickets at £1.50 per journey (any distance) and £3.50 for unlimited journeys in one day. Tickets are purchased from the driver, no change is given and all stops are on request.

Accommodation: Edinburgh offers a variety of centrally located accommodation, from budget hostels to hotels. Affordable hotel chains close to the University include Premier Inn at Lauriston Place, Ten Hill Place Hotel at 10 Hill Place,  Salisbury Green at Holyrood Park Road, and Travelodge at St Mary Street. There are also a variety of affordable guesthouses in neighborhoods: Newtington, Leigh and New Town that are within 15-minute walk or easy bus routes. [hotels.com currently offering the best deals]

Below are links to websites that list a number of different types of accommodation depending on your budget and preference: Hostel, Bed & Breakfast, Hotel or Apartment. Modest luxury_Fraser Suites: use code: AOA15

On a budget_Smart City Hostels Edinburgh: 50 Blackfriars Street–just off the Royal Mile (about 5-10 minutes walking from the venue), or  Castle Rock Hostel: 15 Johnston Terrace (5-10 minute  walk to the venue)

Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs and other Places to Eat: – Elephant House (of J.K. Rowling fame): 21 George IV Bridge- Caffe Lucano: 37-39 George IV Bridge- Spoon Cafe and Restaurant: 6A Nicolson Street – Kilimanjaro Cafe: 104 Nicholson Street – Bobby’s Bar (of Greyfriar’s Bobby fame): 30-34 Candlemaker Row – Mosque Kitchen: 33 Nicolson Street – Mums Great Comfort Food: 4A Forrest Road – Namaste Kathmandu: 17-19 Forrest Road – Vittoria on the Bridge: 19 George IV Bridge – The Outsider: 15/16 George IV Bridge – Hanedan Restaurant: 41 West Preston Street – A number of pubs can also be found in the Grassmarket and on the Royal Mile.

Things to Do and Places to Visit: – National Museum of Scotland – National Gallery of Scotland – Edinburgh Castle – Scottish Parliament – Holyrood Palace – Arthur’s Seat – St Giles Cathedral – Greyfriar’s Bobby

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