General Information
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| EDINBURGH | BUSINESS HOURS | CLIMATE | DIETARY REQUIREMENTS | DISABLED ACCESS / MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS |
| HEALTH REQUIREMENTS | SAFETY | TAXIS | ARRIVING TO THE CITY |
It is not difficult to understand how local boy Robert Louis Stevenson came to write Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, growing up as he did in a city of such extraordinary variety. From the history-soaked medieval tenements, vennels and wynds of the Old Town to the sweeping elegance of the Georgian New Town, Edinburgh deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful and compelling cities in the world.
Business hours are usually 09:00 to 17.30 Monday - Friday
Shops are open 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Saturday
Banks are open 09:30 -16:30 Monday - Friday
The average daytime temperatures in Edinburgh during November are:
High: 8°C / 46.4°F
Low: 4°C / 39°F
Please ensure that you inform the MRG Conference Team of any dietary requirements (allergies, strong dislikes etc.) when you register on the website. Unless we are notified before your trip, we cannot guarantee any special meals.
DISABLED ACCESS / MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Please ensure that you inform the MRG Conference Team of any disability or medical requirements when you register on the website.
If you require special medicine, please bring sufficient quantities to cover the duration of your stay as it cannot be guaranteed that the same medication is available locally under the same brand name. It is also advised that you carry the original packaging for any medication you are taking with you should the authorities wish to ask any questions regarding this.
When you first arrive in your hotel room, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the safety precautions and be aware of the nearest emergency exit route. We do advise you to take care of your personal possessions at all times. Like all places, Edinburgh is not immune to petty crime, so we urge you to be careful, especially in crowded places.
Licensed taxis operate a reliable day and night service. Fares are metered and strictly regulated. Taxis are readily available in front of the hotel and most will accept credit card payment.
By Air
Edinburgh International Airport is 20-30 minutes from the city centre by bus, tram, or cab. The tram runs between the Airport and York Place with stops along Princes Street. Airport 100 buses operate between the airport and Waverly Bridge in the city centre every 10-15 minutes around the clock. The airport cab rank is opposite the Arrivals Hall on the ground floor of the car park. The fare is between £25-£30.
By Train
Edinburgh has two major rail stations: Edinburgh Haymarket and Edinburgh Waverly.
By Car
One-way systems, narrow streets, red routes, dedicated routes and a 20mph speed limit make driving in the historic city centre tricky. Limited on street parking is mostly pay and display. The hotel has limited parking spaces however there is an NCP car park in close proximity.
