KCD Edinburgh 2025 - Attendee Resources

📅 Event Details

• Dates: October 21-22, 2025
• Venue: John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh
• Address: 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY

🎫 Registration & Schedule

• Register: Get your ticket now!
• Agenda: sessionize.com
• Contact: [email protected]

🏨 Accommodation Options

On-Campus (Walking distance to venue)

• The Scholar Hotel - On Pollock Estate campus
  • https://www.uoecollection.com/
• Pollock Halls Student Accommodation - Budget-friendly option
  • https://www.uoecollection.com/

Nearby Hotels (10-15 min walk)

• Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
  • https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/edimh-edinburgh-marriott-hotel-holyrood/
• Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre - Royal Mile
  • https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-edinburgh
• Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile
  • https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/edinburgh/edbrm/hoteldetail
• Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
  • https://www.adagio-city.com/gb/hotel-9289-aparthotel-adagio-edinburgh-royal-mile/

✈️ Travel Options

By Air - Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

• Tram: Direct to city center (35 mins, £7.50)
  • https://edinburghtrams.com/
• Airlink Bus 100: To Waverley Bridge (25 mins, £7.50)
  • https://www.lothianbuses.com/our-services/airport-buses/
• Taxi: £25-35 to city center

By Train

• Edinburgh Waverley Station - Main station, 15 min walk to venue
• Edinburgh Haymarket Station - Alternative station, west of city
• Book tickets: https://www.thetrainline.com/

By Coach

• National Express: https://www.nationalexpress.com/
• Megabus: https://www.megabus.com/
• Edinburgh Bus Station - St Andrew Square

By Car

• On-site parking available at Pollock Halls (limited)
• Park & Ride options: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parkandride

🚌 Getting to the Venue

• From City Center: Bus routes 2, 14, 30, 33
• From Waverley Station: 15-minute walk or short bus/taxi ride
• Nearest Bus Stop: Commonwealth Pool

🗺️ Local Area

• Arthur's Seat - Iconic hill climb, adjacent to venue
• Holyrood Park - Beautiful green space for walks
• Royal Mile - 10-minute walk
• Palace of Holyroodhouse - 5-minute walk

💡 Tips for Attendees

• Book accommodation sooner than later (Edinburgh is popular in October)
• Comfortable shoes recommended (hilly city!)
• Weather can be changeable so bring layers
• Consider extending your stay to explore Edinburgh