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From the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh
Short Term Accommodation
The University through Accommodation Services and its commercial arm, Edinburgh First, is able to offer competitively priced, centrally located temporary accommodation (up to 6 months) for new recruits to the University or for other official visitors who require accommodation on a short term basis.
A selection of types of available accommodation are:
Further information can be found at:
Edinburgh University Accommodation Services
It is also worth checking out the Scottish Tourist Board
For assistance in finding accommodation during the course, contact the Murray Accommodation Agency by email (mail@murray-accommodation.co.uk) or telephone: 0131 539 1533 (UK) or +44 131 539 1533 (overseas).
Hotels in Edinburgh
The Braid Hills Hotel is conveniently located for the vet school's Easter Bush site and is on the bus route. For some courses we may be able to offer transport directly to and from this hotel. We have secured reduced rates for people attending courses at the vet school. These start at £65 for a single room on bed and breakfast basis.
The hotel has free on-site parking. All 67 rooms have en-suite facilities, satellite television, free wifi access, telephone, radio, trouser press, hair dryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms enjoy good views over Edinburgh.
To book, call 0131 447 8888 and ask for Dick Vet Corporate Rates.
The Kenneth Mackenzie Suite, booked via Edinburgh First, offers comfortable, centrally located and competitively priced hotel accommodation for visitors to the City.
Rates start from £31.50 per person per night, including full Scottish breakfast and VAT. Schools are invited to take advantage of this facility to provide overnight accommodation for interview candidates or other visitors to the University.
Situated at 7 Richmond Place, it is close to the University’s main complex at George Square and within 15 minutes walk of Princess Street and Waverley Station.
All 38 rooms (18 double and 20 single) are en-suite with television, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are serviced daily. A dedicated room is used for breakfast but no other catering facilities are available. Although the hotel does not have parking facilities, on-street parking is available nearby.
To make a reservation or for more information telephone 0131 651 2063 or e-mail: ken.mac@ed.ac.uk
Hotels in Roslin
Catered En-suite Accommodation
Accommodation is also available through Accommodation Services in modern, single, en-suite rooms in Chancellor’s Court or Masson House, residencies within the University’s student accommodation complex at Pollock Halls.
All rooms are fully furnished and bed linen and towels are provided. Rooms are cleaned and towels changed three times a week with bed linen changed twice a week.
Accommodation can be offered on a half board basis at a rate of £140 plus vat per person per week. There are no additional charges for gas or electricity.
Minimum booking period is one week. Some assistance can be given in helping to source more permanent accommodation.
To book (subject to availability) or for more information please telephone 0131 651 2007 or e-mail: bed.breakfast@ed.ac.uk
Self-Catering Accommodation
Rooms are available in single ensuite self-catering postgraduate rooms in Richmond Place, close to George Square.
Typically 8 – 12 en-suite rooms share kitchen/living facilities. All rooms are fully furnished and bed linen and towels are provided. Rooms are cleaned and towels changed three times a week with bed linen changed twice a week.
Rent is £100 plus vat for an en-suite room with no additional charges for gas or electricity.
Minimum booking period is one week. Some assistance can be given in helping to source more permanent accommodation.
To book (subject to availability) or for more information please telephone 0131 651 2007 or e-mail: bed.breakfast@ed.ac.uk
South Bridge
A completely new fully furnished conversion of accommodation above Blackwell’s Book Shop is also now available.
Applications are welcomed for stays for a minimum of 12 weeks and up to the end of August 2005. Some accommodation is available into September 2005 and beyond. The types of accommodation available are studios for couples and singles 2, 3 and 4 bedroom flats.
Prices start from £500 per month and include vat and utility costs. Telephony, data, television and any liability for council tax are extra.
To book or for more information please telephone Karen Marshall or Jennie Smurthwaite on 0131 651 2136 or e-mail karen.marshall@ed.ac.uk or jennie.smurthwaite@ed.ac.uk
