4 Alvanley Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 1DU

0131 564 1901

 

The Black Ivy is a lovely, luxury boutique hotel situated in the Bruntsfield area of the city. With a range of double and single rooms, some with views across the park, there is something to suit everyone. The hotel also benefits from its own bar and a well priced and varied menu. The Black Ivy is situated on the Bruntsfield Links, and is just a 5 minute walk from the Meadows, two very popular parks for walks and relaxing in the sun. The Black Ivy is only a 20 minute walk from the city centre and Waverley train station, however it is also conveniently located near a number of bus services. For those delegates who choose to drive, the Black Ivy is only a 10 minute drive from the event here at Craiglochart.

 

Busses to the City Centre: 41, 11, 16, 23
Busses to Craiglochart Campus: 36, 27, 10

 

 

134 Braid Rd, Edinburgh EH10 6JD

0131 447 8888

 

Situated adjacent to the beautiful Braidburn Valley Park, the Braid Hills Hotel offers a range of rooms, free parking, restaurant and a bar. The hotel also offers unchallenged panoramic views of Edinburgh with views of the Peatland Hills to the south of the city. The Braid Hills Hotel is also just an 8 minute drive from the city centre and a 20 minute journey by public transport with regular busses stopping right outside the hotel. The Hotel is also just a 5 minute drive from Craiglochart campus which is also easily reached by foot in around 20 minutes.

 

Busses to City Centre: 16, 15, 5, 23

Busses to Craiglochart Campus: 36

 

 

13 Granville Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 4PQ
0131 229 1676

 

The Granville Guesthouse is an attractive elegant Victorian building located in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh. The Granville is situated only a 15 minute walk from Princes Street and within walking distance from other attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and Waverley train station. The hotel is also just a 20 minute journey by taxi from the airport and a 15 minute bus ride from Craiglochart campus, with the bus stopping right across the road! The hotel consists of a number of double and family rooms and the family at the Granville have informed us that room prices range from £50-55 per person, per night.

 

Busses to City Centre: 10, 27
Busses to Craiglochart Campus: 10, 27

 

 

• ‘The Fountain’ : A pub with a modern twist. Great food and good selection of wine, beers and spirits. (Open times: 10 – 00) 131 Dundee St, Edinburgh EH11 1AX - http://www.fountainbar.co.uk/
• ‘McCowans Brewhouse Pub’: Special Day Menu. Mostly burgers and steak, but you can find also classic UK dish. (Open times: 12-23) 134 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH11 1AF http://www.flaminggrillpubs.com/food/
• ‘Nando’s’ : If you are in the mood for chicken, Nando’s is the place to go. (Open times: 12 – 23) Fountain Park, Fountain Bridge, EH11 1AF - https://www.nandos.co.uk/food/menu
• ‘Zizzi’: Italian pizza and cuisine. (Open times: 11:30 – 22.30) Edinburgh Quay, EH3 9RU https://www.zizzi.co.uk/italian/restaurants/edinburgh/fountainbridge

• Haymarket: Classic pub with a great selection of craft beers. (Open times: 11 – 23) 11-14a W Maitland St, Edinburgh EH12 5DS https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/scotlandandnorthernireland/haymarketedinburgh
• Xiang Bala: Chinese restaurant (Open times: 12 – 23) 63 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2BZ
• Shebeen: Sud-african restaurant. Great selection of meat and wine. (Open times: 17 – 22) 103 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh - https://www.shebeenbar.co.uk/
• Khukuri: Nepalese restaurant. (Open times: 17:30 – 23/00) 8 W Maitland St, Edinburgh EH12 5DS http://www.thekhukuri-edinburgh.co.uk/

• ‘Osteria del Tempo Perso’: Italian restaurant. (Open times: 12 – 23) 208 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DE http://www.osteriadeltempoperso.info/edinburgh/#1
• ‘Montpeliers’: Bar and Restaurant with great selection of craft beers and local cuisine. (Open times: 9 – 1) 159-161 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4DG http://www.montpeliersedinburgh.co.uk/

• 'Whetherspoon’: Good prices and great beers. Thanks to its central position, you can reach either old town or new town for have some drinks afterwards. (Open times: 6 – 00/1 for Friday and Saturday) 17 Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/scotland/edinburgh/booking-office-edinburgh
• ‘The Conan Doyle’: Old pub, traditional Scottish meal and good beers. (Open times: 12 – 23) 71-73 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3JD https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/scotlandandnorthernireland/theconandoyleedinburgh
• ‘Kalpna’: Among the best Indian restaurant in town which offers also vegetarian and vegan options. (Open times: 17:30 – 22:30) 2-3 St Patrick Square, Edinburgh EH8 9EZ http://www.kalpnarestaurant.com/
• ‘Mussel Inn’: Seafood restaurant owned by a group of mussel farmers. (Open times: 17:30 – 22) 61-65 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2NH - http://www.mussel-inn.com/
• ‘Maggie Dicksons’: Traditional pub situated in a picturesque location of Edinburgh, the Grassmarket. Sometimes they also host live gigs. (Open times: 10 – 01) 92 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JR
• ‘Bread meats Bread’: One of the best hamburgers in town. (Open times: 11 – 22) 92 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BE - http://breadmeatsbread.com/

• ‘Haymarket’ and ‘Conan Doyle’ are also traditional Scottish pub, where you can get a drink and taste the craft beers of the week. 
• ‘BrewDog’: as they like to describe themselves ‘a beer for punk’, there are two BrewDog pub in Edinburgh where you can taste the great craft beers of this Scottish brewery company: (Open times: 12 - 01) 143 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS; (Open times: 12- 01) 50 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9BY (more bigger and opened in 2018) 
• ‘Bow Bar’: one of the most traditional city pub, great choice of whisky and it is located in the picturesque Victoria Street. (Open times: 12 – 00) 80 W Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2HH
• ‘Panda and Sons’: proper cocktail bar, it is a basement bar with an elegant atmosphere from the 20s. (Open times: from Sunday to Tuesday 16 – 00:30, from Wednesday to Saturday 16 – 01) 79 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 4NF
• ‘Bramble Bar & Lounge’: modern cocktail bar, nominated among the world’s best bars. (Open times: 16 – 01) 16A Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JE
• ’99 Hanover Street’: music, cocktails and good vibes all within a jazz and blues atmosphere. (Open times: from Monday to Saturday 16 – 01, Sunday 18 - 00) 99 Hanover St, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ

• It is the parallel street of Princes Street, it is full with pub and bars and during the weekend it tend to get really busy. Among the best bars there are:
• ‘The Abbotsford’: (open times: from Sunday to Thursday 11 – 23, Friday and Saturday 11 – 00) 3-5 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2PR 
• ‘The Black Rose Tavern’: (open times: 10 – 01) 49 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2NH
• ‘The Black Cat’: (open times: 10:30 – 01) 168 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4BA
• ‘Dirty Dick’s Bar’: (open times: from Monday to Friday 11 – 00:30, Saturday and Sunday 10 – 00) 159 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4LS