Getting to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is one of BAA Scotland's fastest growing airport. Located 12km (8 miles) west of the city centre, is served by major airlines to a host of destinations in Europe. There are over 40 return flights each day to London plus regular services to other areas in the UK.

Direct transatlantic links are provided from Glasgow International Airport, one hour from Edinburgh.

Full details of all flights to and from Edinburgh can be obtained from Scottish Airports' Business Flight Guide, copies of which are available on Tel: + 44 345 757 757. Alternatively contact Edinburgh Airport on Tel: + 44 131 333 1000; Fax: + 44 131 335 3181 or your local travel agency.

Details of all the destinations and tour operators are listed at: http://www.baa.com

The Great North Eastern railway line which links Edinburgh with London is the fastest inter-city railway in Britain, taking just over 4 hours to arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of Edinburgh. Scot rail and Virgin lines link the city with northern and western Britain.

For further information on UK rail services and fares contact National Rail Enquiries on 0345 484 950

WHAT TO DO IN EDINBURGH

If it's happening, it's happening here - and don't just take our word for it. It's not long since Britain's Observer newspaper found that Edinburgh was one of the very few cities in the country which could really claim to be alive for 24 hours a day.
There's so much to choose between, from mountain biking or more leisurely countryside pursuits, to the thrills of the city. You can pick where to eat and what to do at almost any time of day - from a fantastic selection of venues covering the arts and music and all the touristy things you could ever want to do, to clubs and pubs and cafes, open from the early hours until, well, the early hours!
Edinburgh and Lothian Tourist Board have a comprehensive list of attractions, tours, places to eat out and entertainment at http://www.edinburgh.org.

From the controversial new Scottish Parliament(visit http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/home) to Princes Street, one of Scotland's best known shopping street, delegates or their partners will find many things jostling for their attention should they decide to stay on. From the point of view of shopping, Edinburgh's Multree Walk boasts the new Harvey Nichols, while Ocean Terminal, in Leith, is the city's latest designer shopping mall.

If you want to remain on the nautical theme, nip round the corner to Britannia, which is resting elegantly by the quayside and inspect the Queen's once favoured former royal yacht. Visit http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk for more details.

If you want to stretch your brain, not your wallet, Dynamic Earth, opposite the new Parliament, is also worth a visit, particularly for its indoor recreation of both the Polar regions and the rainforest. See http://www.dynamicearth.co.uk for more information.

The Lonely Planet website profiles Edinburgh and gives a very comprehensive look at the area, visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/edinburgh/

Explore Edinburgh has an exciting range of science-based attractions - http://www.explore-edinburgh.com