AIRG 2026 Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the conference registration and delegates are responsible for arranging their own lodging. A wide range of options are available in Edinburgh and early booking is strongly recommended to secure availability and favourable rates.

Suggestions for accommodation in Edinburgh

Accommodation in Edinburgh can be booked direct with University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection.

University of Edinburgh Hotel accommodation at Pollock Estate includes:

Delegates can use the discount code: EVENT when booking The Scholar or The Scott Hotel to receive discounted conference rates (subject to availability).

Please note that rooms at Pollock Estate are not exclusive for delegates, available on a first-come, first-served basis and no rooms have been reserved in advance.

Hotels near Pollock Estate

Several hotels are located within a 15 minute walk of Pollock Estate, including:

  • KM Hotel
  • KM Apartments
  • Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Delegates staying in Edinburgh city centre can reach The Roslin Institute (Easter Bush Campus) by bus (approximately 40–50 minutes) via Lothian buses. 

Convenient hotels on bus routes (15, 37 (Easter Bush), 47B) include:

  • Braid Hills Hotel
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll
  • ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central - Royal Mile
  • The Salisbury Hotel

Experience Edinburgh

Make the most of your trip by discovering everything Edinburgh offers. In only a few spare hours you can walk the iconic Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood house, explore hidden closes and soak up centuries of history framed by a spectacular skyline. For panoramic views, climb Calton Hill or venture up Arthur’s Seat, then unwind in the cafés, shops and lively pubs of Victoria Street and the Grassmarket. Compact, beautiful, and endlessly atmospheric, Edinburgh turns conference downtime into an unforgettable city break.

Coach transfers to The Roslin Institute

Return coach transfers between Pollock Estate and The Roslin Institute will be provided for delegates throughout the conference (2–4 September). 

If you did not request a place during registration but would like to use the coach, please email AIRG2026@ed.ac.uk.

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