John McIntyre Conference Centre

UX Scotland takes place at the John McIntyre Conference Centre (JMCC) at Pollock Halls, right beside Holyrood Park and at the foot of Arthur's Seat. Take a break on the open-air terrace overlooking Arthur's Seat, with Edinburgh's historic city centre close by.

View of Arthur's Seat from the John McIntyre Conference Centre terrace
Exterior of the John McIntyre Conference Centre
The entrance lobby at the John McIntyre Conference Centre
The concourse at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, used for sponsors and break-out space

The venue

A modern conference centre at Pollock Halls, with the green space of Holyrood Park beside it. Catering follows the centre's Good Food For All policy, which supports local suppliers and Scottish food and drink.

Getting there

A short distance from Edinburgh Waverley station, with buses and taxis nearby. Edinburgh Airport connects into the city by tram, bus and taxi.

Staying over

Accommodation is available on site at The Scholar Hotel and Chancellors Court, with more hotels, restaurants and places to walk nearby.

Visit the JMCC website

Getting here

The John McIntyre Conference Centre is easy to reach from across the UK and Europe, with direct flights to Edinburgh from over 150 destinations. If you have questions about travel or access needs, speak to Louise.

By plane

Direct flights to Edinburgh from over 150 destinations. Edinburgh Airport is 6 miles from the city centre, with tram, bus and taxi connections.

By train

Edinburgh Waverley is less than 2 miles from the JMCC, with direct routes from cities across the UK. London is 4 hours 30 minutes by train.

By bus

Edinburgh Bus Station is approximately 2 miles away, with direct services from towns and cities across the UK. Lothian Buses run several routes with stops close to the JMCC.

By tram

The Edinburgh tram runs between the airport and the city centre. The nearest stop is St Andrew Square, approximately 1.5 miles from the JMCC.

By taxi

Black cabs, private hire and Uber are all available. From the city centre it takes around 10 minutes, and from the airport 30 to 35 minutes.

By car

Limited free parking is available on site on a first-come, first-served basis, including EV chargers. Six Park and Ride services run frequent journeys into the city centre.

Accommodation

If you need to stay over, we have discounted rates at our accommodation partners on campus, plus some well-placed hotels in the city centre. Links to other websites open in a new tab.

The Scholar Hotel

4 star, on campus at Pollock Halls

The most convenient option, on the same campus as the conference centre. Use code DIRECT or EVENT when booking for a discounted rate. Subject to availability.

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Chancellors Court

3 star bedrooms, on campus

Also on campus, a short walk from the conference centre. Use code EVENT when booking for a discounted rate. Subject to availability.

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Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Royal Mile

City centre, Royal Mile

Competitive rates in a central location. If your team needs 10 rooms or more, Premier Inn offer a group booking service.

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Hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile

City centre, Royal Mile

A compact, modern option in the heart of the city, at competitive rates.

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Need help with accommodation? Contact us and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.

Explore Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, has a rich history that combines with the more modern aspects of the city to create an atmosphere that welcomes visitors. With a mix of historic and modern architecture, cobbled streets, old closes and wide avenues, you can experience the depth of history simply by walking through the city.

If you are making the trip, make the most of it. Links to other websites open in a new tab.

Places to eat and drink

Some of our personal favourites:

The great outdoors

Right on our doorstep is Arthur's Seat, one of Edinburgh's most famous natural landmarks. Climb it for panoramic views across the city and beyond, just minutes from the conference centre.

In June the sun doesn't set until around 10pm, so there is plenty of daylight for a walk after the day's sessions.

Close to a beach

Portobello Beach is just a short trip away, 3 miles on foot or 4 miles by car. It has a lovely stretch of sand and a cafe, perfect for a morning walk or an afternoon away from the city.

Find out more about Edinburgh on VisitScotland

Easy to reach

In 2026, participants travelled to UX Scotland from across the UK, and from France, Germany, Poland, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Ireland and the US. These are typical journey times to Edinburgh.

  • Glasgow About 50 minutes by train
  • Newcastle About 1 hour 30 minutes by train
  • London 4 hours 30 minutes by train, or 1 hour 20 minutes by flight
  • Dublin 1 hour by flight
  • Paris 1 hour 40 minutes by flight
  • Amsterdam 1 hour 30 minutes by flight
  • Berlin 2 hours by flight
  • Further afield Direct flights from over 150 destinations

Find us

John McIntyre Conference Centre

Pollock Halls
18 Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5AY
Scotland

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Ready to join us in Edinburgh?

UX Scotland 2027 takes place on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 June at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh.