About Edinburgh, and accommodations.

Edinburgh (pronounced ED-in-burro) is an enchanting city with a rich past and vibrant present. The streets downtown, lined with shops and pubs, wind their way toward the centerpiece of the city, a medieval castle perched high on a cliff of ancient volcanic rock. The Royal Mile connects the castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse and features many interesting stops such as St. Giles High Kirk, the Scotch Whiskey Heritage Centre, the Witchery, the Writers Musem, and the new Scottish Parliament Building.

Summers in Scotland are similar to New England in early fall, with  temperatures in the 60s to low-70s during the day, and cooler at night. Prepare for rain and spectacular sunny days!

Edinburgh also hosts other festivals during August, including the International Festival, the Book Festival, the Blues and Jazz Festival, a Children’s Festival, and an Art Festival, among others.

Student accommodations

Students share living quarters in two historic apartments right off George Street in the “New Town” (built in the 16th century).   The apartments are well-furnished, with 3-4 beds per room, a  full kitchen with dishwasher, TVs, a washing machine, and a view of the castle.  Linens are provided. Most importantly, everything is within walking distance–in fact, one of the most popular theatre venues (The Assembly) is across the street.

Click here for pictures of the apartments and a map of the city: one apartment is on the corner of George and North Castle Street, the other at the corner of Rose and Frederick Street.