The MRC Human Genetics Unit is located next to the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh. Access is via Carrington Crescent from Crewe Road. Parking on site is restricted.

Our Address:

MRC Human Genetics Unit

MRC IGMM

University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital,

Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XU

Scotland, United Kingdom

By Air

Edinburgh Airport. Tel: 0870 040 0007 www.edinburghairport.com

Edinburgh International Airport is served by scheduled national and international flights.

By bus, the Airlink service (number 100 bus) links the airport and the city centre and takes approximately 25 minutes. For further information, Tel: 0131 555 6363 or visit www.flybybus.com

By Rail

National Rail enquiry service.
Tel: 08457 48 49 50

Edinburgh Waverley is at the east end of Princes Street and Haymarket station is at the west end. Details of travel by all methods around the UK and N. Ireland can be found at the UK Public Transport Information site.

Accommodation

Quality Accommodation in Edinburgh

1. The Balmoral - A Rocco Forte Hotel
2. The George Hotel
3. Apex Edinburgh International
4. Thistle Edinburgh Hotel
   

Within walking distance

The Bonham
Channings Hotel
The Howard

Bed and Breakfast/Guest Houses

Acer Lodge Guest House
Brig O'doon Guest House
Sandilands Guest House
Six Mary's Place
St Bernard's Guest House
Stewart's Bed & Breakfast

How to Find Us

Telephone +44 (0)131 332 2471
Fax +44 (0)131 467 8456
Email enquiries@igmm.ed.ac.uk

Locate the site of the MRC Human Genetics Unit

Transport

By Car

Parking on site is restricted. The surrounding areas of the site are controlled parking zones.

By Taxi

Central Taxis Tel: 0131 229 2468 (24 hrs)

There are a number of taxi services in the centre of Edinburgh including those at Waverley Station (rail) and St Andrew Square (coach station).

By Bus

NHS Staff Inter-site Shuttle
Timetable

Citylink. Tel: 08705 50 50 50 www.citylink.co.uk
National Express. Tel: 08705 80 80 80 www.nationalexpress.com

All national coach services to Edinburgh arrive at St Andrew Square bus station.

E&M Horsburgh Airport Bus Transfer

Bus service from the Western General Hospital to Edinburgh airport. Departs from the bus stop by the Anne Ferguson building at 10 minutes before each hour. Taking approx. 58 minutes to destination. This service is a £1.20 flat fare.

Timetable for Transport Service No 64

By Local Bus

Lothian Buses. Tel: 0131 555 6363 (24 hrs) www.lothianbuses.com
Service Number Route and Timetable PDF 2010 download 19 37 38 42 47

First Buses. Tel: 08708 72 72 71
www.firstgroup.com

Firstgroup: Edinburgh Network Bus Routes PDF Download 2010