Scottish Indoor Rowing Championships
Scottish IRC - 31/01/10, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Organiser: Scottish Rowing
Email: graeme.cunningham@scottish-rowing.org.uk
Website: http://www.scottish-rowing.org.uk
2010 Event Information
The event will also incorporate the Scottish Universities Indoor Rowing Championships, with universities from throughout the UK warmly invited to attend and compete.
Venue & Travel
Directions to Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh:
By Car:
Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Campus is easily accessible by car, both from the centre of Edinburgh (6 miles) and from all major routes leading to the city. The University is half a mile from the Calder Junction of the A720 City of Edinburgh By-Pass and the A71 (there are signs for Heriot-Watt University on the approach to Calder Junction). On the M8, from Glasgow, turn right at Hermiston Gait roundabout following the signs for the A71. The A720 is a dual carriageway which skirts Edinburgh and can be accessed from all the major routes entering and leaving the city: A90 (North), M8 and M9 (West), A702 (South and M6), A7 and A68 (Borders and South), A1 (South and East).
For the SIRC, please park all cars in Visitor Car Par C
Download Campus Map
By Taxi:
Central Radio Taxis telephone 0131 229 2468 (24 hrs)
By Bus:
Lothian Buses telephone 0131 555 6363 (24 hrs) www.lothianbuses.co.uk The journey to Heriot-Watt University by bus takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes from the city centre. Lothian Buses offers services 25, 25X, 34, 45 and N25 to Heriot-Watt University. The 25 departs from Princes Street, via Haymarket, Gorgie Road and Sighthill. The 25 is the most frequent bus to the Edinburgh Campus, leaving the city centre every 15 minutes during the day, and every 30 minutes after 20.30. The 25 runs until midnight, after which time Lothian Buses operate the N25, an hourly night bus to the Edinburgh Campus from Waverly train station via Princes Street, Haymarket, Balgreen and Sighthill.
By Air:
Edinburgh Airport telephone 0870 040 0007 www.edinburghairport.com Edinburgh International Airport is served by scheduled national and international flights. The airportis on the west of the city, just three miles from the campus. The journey by taxi takes about 10 minutes. By bus, the Airlink service (number 100 bus) links the airport and the city centre and takes approximately 25 minutes. The service runs 7 days a week from 05.00 to 00.20. For further information, telephone 0131 555 6363 or visit www.flybybus.com
Accommodation
Selected accommodation in the area (please note: prices may vary from below & special offers may apply at the time of booking):
| Hotel | Telephone | Distance from Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Conference Centre | 0131 451 3669 | 0.0 miles |
| Marriot Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club | 0131 333 1845 | 3.1 miles |
| Hilton, Edinburgh Airport | 0131 519 4400 | 4.2 miles |
| Travelodge (Haymarket), Edinburgh | 0871 984 6365 | 4.6 miles |
| Travelodge (Central), Edinburgh | 0871 984 6137 | 6.0 miles |
| Budget Backpackers Hostel | 0131 226 6351 | 6.2 miles |