Edinburgh, Scotland

Discover Scotland and you’ll find the country is a fantastic mix of stunning landscapes, wildlife and wonderful local produce, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene, and topped off with a colourful history of epic battles and historic castles. Edinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, where centuries of history meet a vibrant, cosmopolitan city in an unforgettable setting. Discover stunning scenery, striking architecture and fine food, and beautiful coast and countryside in the nearby Lothians. From the world’s festival capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site to world-class visitor attractions and exhilarating outdoor pursuits, Edinburgh & The Lothians is a must-visit on anyone’s list.

This is Edinburgh


Scottish Development International

Scottish Development International (SDI) is the international economic development agency of the Scottish Government. We are pleased to be working with SDI as sponsors of this year’s conference. For more information about SDI visit their website or contact Jim Mason.

Visiting Edinburgh

Weather
The average temperature of Edinburgh in November is 3-9° Celsius.

Currency
The local currency of Scotland is the £UK Sterling.

Accommodation
For delegates, we have negotiated special conference rates with a number of hotels that are all conveniently located within a 10 minute walk to the conference venue. Details of accommodation rates are provided during the registration process. Please visit the registration website to secure your room at our special conference rate.

Travel to Edinburgh and around Scotland
Edinburgh International Airport is the closest airport to this year’s conference. This airport enjoys excellent links with all the major European airport hubs including London, Amsterdam, Paris, Reykjavik and Frankfurt which provide many onward connections to this country.

Details of airlines that service this airport and further travel information can be found at http://www.edinburghairport.com/. Further information on travelling to Scotland can be found at http://www.visitscotland.com/.

Travel to the conference venue
The venue of the conference - The Edinburgh International Conference Centre - is located right in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre and within 10km (6 miles) of Edinburgh International Airport. The venue can be reached by taxi, train, bus and tram and further details can be found at http://www.eicc.co.uk/attending/how-to-get-here/.

Further information about visiting Edinburgh and Scotland
Edinburgh: http://www.thisisedinburgh.com
Scotland: http://www.visitscotland.com/



Edinburgh images on this page used courtesy of Edinburgh Inspiring Capital.