The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Accommodation
InterContinental Edinburgh the George by IHG *****
Address: 19 – 21 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 225 1251
Le Monde Hotel ****
Address: 16 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PF, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 270 3900
Point A Hotel Edinburgh St Andrew Square ***
Address: 9-10 St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2AF, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 363 0050
easyHotel Edinburgh **
Address: 125a Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 4AD, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 226 5303
Edinburgh’s Information
Edinburgh offers bike rental and cycling routes, making it a popular way to explore the city.
The official currency of Scotland (and the United Kingdom) is the British Pound Sterling (£). One pound is divided into 100 pence. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted across Edinburgh.
Scotland uses 230 V electricity with a frequency of 50 Hz. The standard power plug is Type G with three rectangular pins.
Many travelers can enter the UK visa-free for short stays of up to 6 months. Working requires an appropriate visa.
Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 13 km west of the city center, with domestic and international connections.
Public transport includes buses operated by Lothian Buses and the Edinburgh Tram, which connects the airport to the city center.
Edinburgh Waverley Station is the main rail hub, offering connections to major UK cities. Haymarket Station serves regional routes.
Travelers may bring medication for personal use. Prescription medicines should be carried in original packaging along with a copy of the prescription.
Licensed taxis, Uber, private transfers, and car rental services are widely available.