Bath
Good quality ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of Bath campus, only 2.5 km from the UNESCO world heritage city centre.
Edinburgh
Superb campus location in Edinburgh city centre next to Holyrood Park and within walking distance of the historic Royal Mile.
Great location close to city centre
Ages 10-17
(Group Only)
29/06/2025 - 27/07/2025
Twin ensuite
Why choose this centre?
- Great location next to Holyrood Park and close to the city centre
- Twin ensuite bedrooms
- Approximately 25 minutes walk to the Royal Mile
- 5 daily travel passes per week – unlimited travel on buses and trams within the city
- Top quality self-service restaurant at John McIntyre Conference Centre
- 3 full-day excursions per 2 weeks
Campus
Our summer school is based at Edinburgh University’s Pollock Halls, a city campus located next to Holyrood Park and within walking distance of many of Edinburgh’s main attractions. This compact campus has modern ensuite halls of residence, classrooms, comfortable social spaces and a self-service restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. A superb 50m swimming pool built for the Commonwealth Games is located right next door to the campus. The university’s outdoor sports facilities are a 20 minute walk or short bus ride away.
Centre capacity: approximately 250 students
Accommodation
- Twin ensuite bedrooms
- Shared kitchen/common rooms in residence (1 per 15-20 bedrooms)
- Hotel style accommodation over 3 floors with all bedrooms off a central corridor
- Rooms cleaned and bed linen & towel changed once per week.
- Bedroom key, bed linen and one towel provided
- Damage deposit of £40 taken on check-in and refunded on departure
Sports Facilities
- Outdoor sports once per week on university AstroTurf pitches
- Edinburgh University pitches are a 20 minute walk or short bus ride from campus
- Superb 50m Commonwealth Swimming Pool next to campus (1 swim session per 2 weeks included)
- Grass playing fields in nearby Meadows
Other Facilities
- Large common room in the residence
- 2 smaller common rooms on campus for Target students exclusive use
- Large hall 15 mins walk form campus for evening activities (ceilidh, karaoke, discos etc)
- Self-service laundry facilities (approximately £8 for a wash & dry)
- Free wi-fi internet access throughout the campus
Activity Programme
2 week activity programme includes:
- 3 full day excursions to Stirling with Loch Lomond Cruise, Glasgow and Alnwick Castle (aka Hogwarts School of Wizardry & Witchcraft!)
- 8 half day visits to Edinburgh city centre with travel cards
- 2 half day sports & activities (including one swim session)
- Entrance into Edinburgh Castle
- Scottish Dancing (Ceilidh)
- 1 themed evening walking tour per week with professional tour guide (Ghost Tour and History Tour)
Download our sample activity programme
Location & local travel
Local Travel
- Located in central Edinburgh approximately 25 mins walk to the Royal Mile
- Pre-paid bus tickets included in package price. (10 single tickets per week)
- Bus stop next to campus
Airports
- Edinburgh: 35 minutes
- Glasgow: 80 minutes
- Prestwick: 100 minutes
Campus address: Edinburgh University Pollock Halls, 18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5AY
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