TRAVEL AND HOTEL
We are delighted to welcome you to the 2025 Natural Fibre Connect (NFC) Conference, hosted in the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland. This year’s event will be held at the prestigious Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on the 22nd and 23rd of September.
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JQ
Conference participants will be responsible for booking and organising their travel to and from Edinburgh as well as their accommodation.
To assist with organising journeys to and from Edinburgh, please find the following information on travel and hotel bookings. If you require any additional guidance or support, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
GETTING TO & AROUND EDINBURGH
Edinburgh is a well-connected city and is easily accessible, whether travelling inside the UK or internationally. The city centre is compact and walkable, making it easy to navigate between the conference venue, accommodation, and local attractions.
How to get in Edinburgh
We provide transportation from the following airports:
- By Air: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) offers numerous domestic and international flights daily. The airport is approximately 30-45 minutes from the city centre and the conference venue by car, taxi, train or tram.
- By Train or Tram: Waverly Railway Station is the closest train station to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. It is approximately a 10-minute walk to the venue, past St Andrew Square, where the nearest tram stop is located. St Andrews Square tram stop provides frequent connections from Edinburgh city centre to Edinburgh Airport.
- By Bus: National and local bus services, such as Lothian Buses, operate regularly to and from Edinburgh’s central bus station, and there are several local bus stops located around the conference venue.
- By Car: Major motorways connect Edinburgh to other parts of the UK. Car rental services are available at the airport and throughout the city. A Qpark multi-storey car park is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, located behind the Omni Centre. Additionally, there are multiple taxi ranks situated near the venue. Enquire at the venue’s reception or contact us for more information on booking taxis. Services like Uber are also available.
We look forward to welcoming you to NFC 2025 in Edinburgh – safe travels!
ACCOMMODATION & HOTELS
Edinburgh offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit various preferences and budgets. Special rates are available at several hotels within walking distance or a short car ride to the conference venue for attendees of NFC 2025. Some of these are listed below for your convenience, but please do reach out to us should you require any further assistance. Please ensure to quote “Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh” and “Natural Fibre Connect 2025 Conference” when booking to access some of these special rates.
Please note that the availability of the hotels listed below, as well as their discounted rates and cancellation policies, are subject to change as the date of the conference gets closer, so be sure to check these details at the time of booking. Other hotels and accommodations are available in Edinburgh.
IBIS Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
- Address: 19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AU
- Telephone: 0131 292 0200
- Website: ibis.com
- Email Address: H9058@accor.com & H9058re@accor.com
- Distance from Conference Venue:1 mile (2-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Email booking to get a 10% discount
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £300 with discount, excluding VAT
- Cancellation Policy: 24 hours before standard check-in time
Malmaison Edinburgh City
- Address: 21–22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AY
- Telephone: 0131 370 4600
- Website: malmaison.com
- Email Address: edinburghcity@malmaison.com
- Distance from Conference Venue:1 mile (3-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Use corporate code ROYCL900 on their website for a 10% discount
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £250 with discount, including VAT but excluding breakfast
- Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior
InterContinental Edinburgh The George
- Address: 19–21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB
- Telephone: 0131 225 1251
- Website: edinburgh.intercontinental.com
- Email Address: edinburghthegeorgereservations@ihg.com
- Distance from Conference Venue:2 miles (3-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Quote the “Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh” via email or phone for a 15% discount
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £230 with discount, excluding VAT
- Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior
YOTEL Edinburgh
- Address: 68–73 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NA
- Telephone: 0131 526 4950
- Website: yotel.com/en/hotels/yotel-edinburgh
- Email Address: reservations@yotel.com
- Distance from Conference Venue:4 miles (8-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Use code RCPE001 on the website
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £210 with discount, excluding VAT
- Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior
Holiday Inn Express – City Centre
- Address: 16–22 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT
- Telephone: 0131 558 2300
- Website: hiexpress.com
- Email Address: reception@hieedinburgh.co.uk
- Distance from Conference Venue:4 miles (8-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Use Corporate ID 787052504 on their website for 15% off the flexible rate
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £220 with discount, excluding VAT
- Cancellation Policy: Varies by rate, but can be 24 hours before standard check-in time
Motel 1
- Address: 18–21 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL
- Telephone: 020 7365 0519
- Website: motel-one.com
- Email Address: edinburgh-princes@motel-one.com
- Distance from Conference Venue:4 miles (8-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Email or call for a 10% discount by quoting the “Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh”
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £230 with discount, excluding VAT
- Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior
Kimpton Charlotte Square
- Address: 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ
- Telephone: 0131 240 5500
- Website: kimptoncharlottesquare.com
- Email Address: reservations@kimptoncharlottesquare.com
- Distance from Conference Venue:5 miles (10-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Quote the “Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh” via email or phone for a 15% discount
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Starting at approximately £341 with discount, excluding VAT
- Cancellation Policy: 24 days prior
Courtyard Marriott Edinburgh
- Address: 1–3 Baxter’s Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AF
- Telephone: 0131 526 3778
- Website: marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/edicy-courtyard-edinburgh/
- Email Address: reservationsmgr@courtyardedinburgh.co.uk
- Distance from Conference Venue:5 miles (11-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Book online with code R4P or quote the “Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh” via email or phone for 10% off dynamic pricing
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £265 with discount, including VAT but excluding breakfast
- Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 11:59 BST the day before check-in
Cityroomz (Four Point Flex by Shearton)
- Address: 25–33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RG
- Telephone: 0131 229 6871
- Website: cityroomz.com
- Email Address: groups@residenthotels.com
- Distance from Conference Venue:8 miles (16-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Call for a 20% discount code by quoting the “Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh”
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £215 with discount, excluding VAT
- Cancellation Policy: 48 hours prior
Village Hotel
- Address: 140 Crewe Road S, Edinburgh, EH4 2NY
- Telephone: 01925 873285
- Website: village-hotels.co.uk
- Email Address: corporate@village-hotels.com
- Distance from Conference Venue:1 miles (48-minute walk)
- Discount Rate: Use code RCPE on the website for 10% off dynamic pricing
- Rates p/Room p/Night: Approximately £210 with discount, including VAT
- Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation 1 day before
VISA INFORMATION
Conference attendees travelling from outside the UK may require a visa to enter the country. To ensure a smooth visa application process, we advise checking the UK government’s official website for the most up-to-date visa requirements. If you need a visa invitation letter, we would be more than happy to assist. Simply send an email to naturalfibreconnect@gmail.com and marketing@sustainablefibre.org, providing us with your ticket order number and all the relevant details that should be included in the letter.
EXPLORE EDINBURGH
Following the main conference days, from the 24th to the 26th of September, we will be hosting mill tours and excursions, visiting various local Scottish manufacturers, farms, and cultural experiences relevant to natural fibres. This is a separate ticket to the main conference days held on the 22nd and 23rd of September and will include transportation to and from a central location near the conference venue, as well as lunch for ticket holders. Be sure to purchase your mill tour and excursion tickets so as not to miss out! More details coming very soon… Additionally, conference attendees may wish to make the most of their visit to Edinburgh, either before or after the event, as there is much to explore in the city. Some notable historical and cultural attractions are listed below. Please note that ticket charges for visiting these sites may apply, so ensure to check when planning your trip.