Offer holder day: Saturday 14 March 2026

Welcome to Edinburgh!

We can’t wait to welcome you to our on-campus offer holder event.

These events are your opportunity to see where you’ll be studying, explore our campuses, meet academic staff and current students, and get a real feel for life at Edinburgh.

You might be at our King’s Buildings campus or at our Central campus, or both, depending on your subject area.

Details of event venues and activity locations will be included in your booking confirmation email. Your subject area will send you an email before the event with more information about what to expect, where to go on the day and how to make the most of your visit. 

The day will start around 9am and be finished by 4.30pm, but your subject area will share schedules with you nearer the time.

What's on

Your School has organised a full programme of sessions for you to learn more about your subject area, see where you’ll be studying and meet current students and staff.

Support talk for Widening Participation students

Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Oak Lecture theatre, Nucleus Building, King’s Buildings

In the morning, we will have an information session for offer holders who fulfil one or more of our widening access criteria about the support available to you throughout your time at university. 

Hear from the Widening Participation team, our Dean of Students about student life at Edinburgh, Accommodation, Careers, and Sports and Exercise. After the talk, meet staff over refreshments and ask any questions at our information stands.

Widening Participation at Edinburgh

View student accommodation

Time: 9am to 12pm
Location: Pollock Halls

See inside our accommodation offerings at Pollock Halls. Pollock Halls is home to many student residences and we have a number of catered, non catered and ensuite and shared bathroom residences open for offer holders to visit. No need to book, you can drop in any time during the opening hours below.

Accommodation services

Sport and Exercise tours

Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: The Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym

Sport and Exercise at Edinburgh is for everyone – from elite athletes to recreational gym goers. Our facilities include gyms, playing fields and a swimming pool. The Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym will be open to visitors so you can see the facilities. 

No need to book, just drop-in for a look around. Tours are running every half an hour from 11am.

Edinburgh Sport

Student services

Time: 10am to 1pm
Location: Information desks, Ground Floor, Nucleus Building at King's Buildings

Meet staff from a range of our student services teams. Stop by to learn more and ask any questions you have.

• Accommodation
• Admissions
• Careers Service
• Disability and Learning Support
• Sport and Exercise

Getting around on the day

Edinburgh has an excellent public transport network. We encourage visitors to travel sustainably where possible.

It is a 30 minute walk between central campus and King’s Buildings campus.

• How do I get to...?
• Campus maps
• Public transport

Shuttle bus

We are running a shuttle bus service between King’s Buildings and Central campus for visitors. The service will go via Pollock Halls to give you a chance to see our accommodation. The bus will run between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off points

Catch the shuttle bus at:

• King’s Buildings campus: the bus stop outside Murchison House
• Pollock Halls: outside the Reception Centre
• Central campus: the bus stop at Bristo Square by McEwan Hall

Shuttle bus timetable

Local buses

Alternatively, visitors can use the Lothian Buses number 9 service to travel between King's Buildings and Central campus. The Lothian Buses number 9 service and the shuttle bus depart from the same bus stop at both King's Buildings and Central campus.

Parking

If you’re driving to campus, on street parking is available around the King’s Buildings campus.

Limited pay and display parking is available around central campus operated by the City of Edinburgh Council. The cost is £6.00 per hour.

Campus tours

Discover King’s Buildings and Central campus with our self-guided tours. Follow our self-guided walking tours for a taste of the University, and the city while you’re visiting. You can choose an audio tour or download our tour leaflets.

Self-guided campus tours

Wi-fi

The university offers guests a free Wi-Fi service called Visit Ed available across the University.

Visit-Ed Guest Wi-Fi Service

Staying in Edinburgh?

The University’s Hospitality Collection operates hotels and serviced apartments in the city centre and close to our campuses.

• The Scott and Scholar hotels – located on the Pollock Estate, home to many student residences, giving you the chance to stay close to where current students live.
• KM Hotel and KM Apartments – based in the historic Old Town, ideal for those visiting the central campus area around George Square and Bristo Square.

Discount for offer holders

As an offer holder, you can enjoy a special discount when booking directly online using the code UOESTU:

• 10% off at The Scott
• 15% off at the Scholar, KM Hotel and KM Apartments

Discount is subject to availability and applies to:

• Flexible Bed and Breakfast rate at The Scott, The Scholar and KM Hotel
• Flexible Room Only rate at KM Apartments

University hotels

Change of plans?

We know plans can change. If you need to amend or cancel your booking, please follow the instructions in your booking confirmation email.

Any questions?

If you have any questions or need to let us know about accessibility requirements not included in your booking form, contact your School using the contact details below.