EdMedia

May 25-29

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Hotel & Travel

The conference will take place at the University of Edinburgh’s John McIntyre Conference Center (JMCC.)

 

As well as offering a world-class academic environment for research and learning, in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, The University of Edinburgh also offers outstanding conference and events facilities. Located at the foot of Edinburgh’s iconic extinct volcano, Arthur’s Seat, the John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC) offers flexible state-of-the-art facilities to make sure your conference or event is successful and inspiring.

 

A limited number of conference hotel accommodations will be made available at The Scholar Hotel.

EdMedia 2026 allocation – Deluxe Double Single Occupancy

The Scholar Hotel is located in Edinburgh’s leafy Southside within easy walking distance of the Old Town and Old College. It offers 72 comfortable and stylish bedrooms with Elite™ mattresses and high-quality linen. Rooms include a comfortable seating area, award-winning Novus tea and OPAL capsule coffee machine, and a desk workspace. Our large bathrooms include rainfall showers. The Abacus at The Scholar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, featuring locally sourced Scottish ingredients. Guests get access to The University of Edinburgh’s facilities at nearby Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym.

  • Deluxe room (Sleeps 1, with Breakfast)

    • Television including Freeview 
    • Free Wi-Fi is available throughout
    • Tea and coffee-making facilities
    • Scottish breakfast included
    • Fluffy Towels, Hairdryer and in-room safe provided
    • Complimentary Laura Thomas Co.toiletries
    • Limited parking available on-site
    • Room service available

  • £198.00/night

https://www.book.accom.ed.ac.uk/ and the promo code to access your held rooms is EDME26 

Additional local hotel recommendations:

Delegates and guests visit online booking service https://www.uoecollection.com/, and quote promotion code: EVENT, they will receive 15% off our best flexible B&B rate within The Scholar and KM Hotels & Apartments, or 10% off our best flexible B&B rate within the Scott Hotel. Please note this excludes any promotions or other deals we may be running. Payment is taken at time of booking.

 

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is located 30 minutes from the conference venue.
  • VISA Process: While AACE cannot intervene in the visa process, we do provide registered attendees with a letter of invitation to use with your visa application.

 

  • Visit Edinburgh Castle: The most famous tourist attraction in Edinburgh is the castle located on Castle Rock. Edinburgh Castle was built on volcanic soil and has served as a royal palace and garrison castle for centuries. Today, the castle houses a number of museums, such as the National War Museum. You can also see the Scottish crown jewels in the castle. Visit famous rooms such as the Great Hall and St Margaret’s Chapel and learn about the Scottish monarchs and garrisons who have lived here for years.
  • Sightseeing in Old Town and The Royal Mile: Old Town is the district of the Scottish capital, where most of Edinburgh’s tourist attractions can be found. The Royal Mile is the main street of this area and consists of the smaller streets: Castlehill, Cannongate, Lawnmarket and High Street. The street runs from Castle Rock, on which the castle is located, to Holyrood Palace. On the Royal Mile you will find attractions such as St. Giles Cathedral, The Scotch Whiskey Experience and the World of Illusions. More info for sightseeing in ‘Old Town‘.
  • Visit Calton Hill: The volcanic mountain of Calton Hill is hundred meters above sea level high and gives you a beautiful view over Edinburgh and The Firth of Forth. The Calton Hill is home to a number of well-known Scottish monuments constructed in a classical style, making the hill known as the ‘Athens of the North’. You will find, for example, the Nelson Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument and the National Monument.
  • Scotch Whiskey Experience: The Scotch Whisky Heritage Center you can participate in the Scotch Whisky Experience. The Experience is part educational, highlighting whisky, and part an interactive experience, where you will learn more about whisky distilling. You really get to know the Scotch whisky through tasting. At the end of the tour you will enter the tasting room where you can view the largest collection of Scotch whiskys and try one or more whiskys depending on your ticket (more info and bookings ‘Scotch Whisky Experience‘). Want more activities for whisky or gin lovers:
  • Tour Royal Yacht Britannia: For 44 years the ship was the official means of transportation for the British Royal Family by sea: The Royal Yacht Britannia. Today you can visit the yacht in Edinburgh’s harbor town of Leith. Tour the royal family’s five-deck yacht with an audio guide and learn about the state apartments and crew cabins. The Royal Yacht Britannia was best known for the large state banquets that were organized on deck.
  • Day trips from Edinburgh: Edinburgh’s central position makes it easy to make day trips to places of interest in the vicinity of the Scottish capital. You can take boat trips on the Firth of Forth. You can visit the Scottish Highlands with the sharp mountain peaks and famous lakes, such as Loch Ness. Or visit the coastline of Scotland with all kinds of fishing villages, such as St. Andrews. In this article the 13 best day trips in Scotland.Are you staying in Edinburgh for more than two days? Then be sure to check this amazing day trip to visit Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands in one full day. With this day trip to the Scottish Highlands you will visit some highlights of Scotland together with a very enthusiastic guide.

 

  • Details coming soon!