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Edinburgh is at the heart of Scotland and easy to reach by air, rail and road. Delegates from the UK and beyond will find the city accessible - and after a journey full of expectation, arrival in such a fantastic setting will bring its own rewards.

Hotels and meeting venues often within a 15-minute walk or short taxi drive. Delegates may easily explore the city on foot, and at the heart of the city there is always the magnificent Edinburgh Castle as a reference point.

It is Britain’s fastest growing airport for budget airlines. There are over 60 connecting flights daily from London’s 5 airports, with connections radiating worldwide. Edinburgh is served directly by numerous European airports: Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, Zurich, & Dublin, to mention a few. Daily there are direct transatlantic flights from the USA to Edinburgh.

By Air

Edinburgh Airport is only 12 kilometres (15-20 minutes) from the city centre and has excellent shuttle coach and taxi connections. There are over 30 flights from London airports every day, and regular services to other major British cities. Major airlines fly to over 30 European destinations including Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Stockholm, Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich. There is a direct route from New York to Edinburgh daily and flights to Calgary and Toronto are provided from Glasgow Airport, an hour's drive away.

By Rail

The Edinburgh and London route is the fastest train service between cities in Britain, taking just over four hours from one city centre to the heart of the other. There are highspeed links to all of the other major population centres and airports in the UK, while the Eurostar service connects Paris to Edinburgh in around eight hours.

By Road

Motorways and a network of quiet trunk roads ensure Edinburgh is easily - and pleasantly - accessible by road. The national coach station connects to all major British cities.

By Ferry

There is a daily overnight service from Rosyth (just half an hour from the centre of Edinburgh) to Zeebrugge in Belgium. It is operated by Superfast Ferries, offering superb comfort and a journey time of just 18 hours with one service per day in each direction.

By Foot

There are a wide range of hotels located within a 2 km radius of the EICC. Delegates will find it easy to walk, take public transport or taxis from their hotels to the meeting venue. Shuttle services can also be arranged.