Accessibility information
Venue Access
Information about accessibility into and around the EICC can be found here
https://www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/disability-access/
University of Edinburgh accessibility information for the Welcome Reception at Playfair Library:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/estates/buildings-information/disability
National Museum of Scotland access information for conference dinner:
https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/plan-your-visit/accessibility
Hotel Access
Please be advised that not all hotels have accessible parking, however they will be able to provide information on the nearest available spaces.
Most major hotels will over accessible room options – please check their websites for full information.
Parking
Travel Access
Tram
Edinburgh Trams stop directly outside Haymarket Station, which is the closest tram stop to the EICC. The trams provide frequent connections from the city centre to Edinburgh Airport. The platforms and the low-floored trams are 100% wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible.
Bus
Several local buses stop at Lothian Road, which is approx. 300 metres from the EICC. Additionally, Lothian Buses service No. 2 stops just a few metres from the EICC’s main entrances. All buses are easy access.
Train
The closest train station to the EICC is Haymarket. The station is accessible and is less than 500 metres from the venue.
Waverley Station is one mile from the EICC. All entrances to the station are step-free. Further details can be found in
Waverley Station’s accessibility guide.
Accessible Taxis
The EICC benefits from a reserved drop-off area where taxis and cars can park temporarily, directly outside the venue’s two entrances. The taxi rank is situated at the front of the EICC where there is a dropped kerb. Taxis can be booked at the EICC’s Concierge Desks.
Their preferred taxi supplier is Central Taxis. All Central Taxis are wheelchair accessible. They offer a mix of 5-seater TX Hackney cabs, 6-seater Mercedes M8 taxis and Peugeot E7 taxis each of which is supplied with a wheelchair ramp, seatbelts and additional safety anchors. All drivers have completed training in Wheelchair Access and Disability Awareness.
Airport
Nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport. Click here for information for accessibility.
https://www.edinburghairport.com/prepare/special-assistance
For more information on accessible transport options please visit https://edinburgh.org/planning/getting-around/disabled-access/