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Venue
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
The Exchange
150 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8EE
Please note that this is a black tie event.

Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.
Below you will find recommended event hotels as well as a map through which you can easily browse for hotels and private accommodations. Hover over an accommodation to view travel times and distances to the venue.
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
1 Morrison Link, Edinburgh EH3 8DN
Rates start at £150/night for singles and £165/night for doubles. To book, click on the relevant black pin on the map below and apply the code LHTHEL111125.
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
34 Bread Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AF
Rates start at £185/night for single use and £195/night for double use. To book, click on the relevant black pin on the map below.
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel
38 Gardner's Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8DQ
Rates start at £130/night for singles and £140/night for doubles. To book, email the hotel quoting 'Live UK & Awards 2025'.

Getting there
Delegates are responsible for their travel arrangements and travel costs to and from London.
By public transport
By bus: Edinburgh's primary bus terminal is at St Andrews Square, offering connections across the UK. For routes, visit: National Express or City Link. For local services, check Lothian Buses.
By train: Edinburgh has two railway stations, Check Scot Rail or Trainline for more information:
- Waverley Station: 1.3 miles from EICC, with direct routes nationwide.
- Haymarket Station: 0.4 miles from EICC, serving commuter and UK routes. Check with your provider for stops.
By tram: Edinburgh Trams operate between Airport and York Place. The closest stop to EICC is at Haymarket Station. Visit Edinburgh Trams for details.
On foot from Haymarket Station: Exit Haymarket Station, head east towards the pedestrian crossing, walk straight up Morrison Street to find EICC on the left.
By car, taxi and bike
By car: The EICC is right in the centre of Edinburgh. For satnav directions, input EH3 8EE as the destination postcode. There are many car parks within walking distance:
- National Car Parks (NCP) in central Edinburgh
- Sheraton Hotel Car Park 150 meters from the EICC, limited accessible parking spaces
- Semple Street Car Park 300 meters from the EICC
- Spaces near EICC available via yourparkingspace.co.uk
By taxi: Popular rideshare and taxi services include Uber and City Cabs.
By bike: There are bike racks which can accommodate ten bikes at the main entrance on Morrison Street, and spaces for a further twenty bikes at the racks behind the Atria One office building next to the EICC. For nearby routes, take a look at Edinburgh's cycle paths, many of which run close to the EICC.
By plane
From Edinburgh Airport by taxi: You will find official airport taxis at the taxi rank outside the terminal building (follow the signs within the airport). A taxi costs ~£15 to the city centre and takes 20 minutes depending on the time of day.
From Edinburgh Airport by tram: Trams run between the airport and York Place, in central Edinburgh, every 8-10 minutes. The closest stop to the EICC is Haymarket Station. The first tram from Edinburgh Airport departs at 06:15 and the last at 22:45. Visit Edinburgh Trams for more info.
From Edinburgh Airport by bus: The Airlink 100 operates a frequent service (every 10 minutes at peak times) between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, with designated stops en route. The journey takes 20 minutes and tickets cost £4.50 single and £7.50 return. Disembark at Haymarket Station and follow signs for EICC on foot (5-minute walk). Visit Lothian Buses for more info.