Logistics

Locations

Remediating the Social is spread over a number of locations in Edinburgh. Papers and panel discussions are in lecture theatre E22 at Lauriston place, Edinburgh College of Art. Registration, Lunches, and the performance evening are in the Sculpture Court, also at Lauriston Place, Edinburgh College of Art. The accompanying exhibition is at Inspace, University of Edinburgh. The conference dinner on Friday 2nd November is at The Scottish National Gallery. Please see the links below for more information.

Inspace, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AB
Edinburgh College of Art, The University of Edinburgh, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9DF
The National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL

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Accomodations

We have reserved a good selection of hotels across the city. If you need to book accommodation, or pay for a reservation that we have made for you, please follow the link: https://cabs.conventionedinburgh.com/ei/cm.esp?id=150354&pageid=_3I90PBE1E

Alternatively, there are other options for accommodation within the city. Please see Visit Scotland, YHA, Edinburgh Hostels, Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast, Rooms in Edinburgh as a guide. 

Visitor's Information

Edinburgh is home to a first class selection of galleries, museums and visitor attractions. Within walking distance from the University of Edinburgh are some of the best. These include The National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland and Holyrood Palace, as well as Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. Further afield are the Pentland Hills and the Firth of Forth, including Brunel's iconic Rail Bridge. There is a good selection of food and entertainment options within the city, from late night bar to Michelin starred gastronomy. Those close to the University of Edinburgh include: Peter's Yard, Edinburgh Larder, Spoon Café Bistro, Tanjore, Elephant House, Monteiths, Urban Angel, Black Bo's and Ecco Vino. 

For a good source for all the city has to offer please see The List. Other useful sites include Visit Scotland and Edinburgh Guide. 

Transport

Edinburgh is a city with good transport links. Please see the University of Edinburgh’s travel page for advice on travelling to and from the city.  

Transport from the airport is also plentiful, by bus (less than £4.00), shuttle (around £8.00) and taxi (around £20.00). Details of buses can be found at Edinburghairport.com. 

Contact

Email: artworks[at]elmcip.net
Tel.: +44 (0)131 2216084
Mail: ELMCIP 2012 Chair (att: Professor Simon Biggs)
Research Zone, Edinburgh College of Art
Lauriston Place
Edinburgh, EH3 9DF, UK