International Arrival Guide 2012 by Edinburgh Global

International Arrival Guide A practical guide during your first week 2012â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2013

Welcome! The University of Edinburgh has been welcoming overseas students since its foundation in 1583. At present, out of a total student population of 30,000, we have over 11,000 international students from over 130 different nations studying at the University.

The International Office is centrally located at 33 Buccleuch Place which is in the main University area and we encourage you to come and visit us if you have any issues or concerns that you wish to seek assistance with.

We are justifiably proud of the international nature and diversity of our student population and the contribution that you make to life at the University. It not only provides opportunities for social contacts but also serves to enhance our learning.

Settling into a new environment and adjusting to new situations can be initially daunting but there are a variety of support services on hand at the University that are here to assist with this.

The International Office exists to support international students with their transition to the University and city and to provide guidance and support whilst you are a student here. We look forward to meeting with you in the coming weeks and helping you adjust to your new life here in Edinburgh.

Our main wish is that you enjoy your time at the University of Edinburgh and in Scotland. We sincerely hope that you find, as many have in the past, that Edinburgh becomes your home from home! Best wishes,

Alan Mackay Head of the International Office The University of Edinburgh

Contents Your arrival in Edinburgh............... 2 • Calling your family • Baggage (luggage) reclaim

Accommodation............................ 2 • • • • •

University Accommodation Temporary Accommodation Bed and Breakfast/Guest Houses Hostels Help finding long-term accommodation

Internet access.............................. 6 • University computing labs • Internet access around the city

Shopping....................................... 8 • • • • • • •

Clothing Mobile phones Charity shops Bargain stores Co-operatives International food Supermarkets

Police registration........................ 11 • Registering by appointment at the University • Registering directly at the Police Headquarters • Documents required

Your first week............................. 12 • The International Office Chat and Coffee • International Day • International Fair • Practical Information Sessions • Study Orientation Day for Taught Masters Students • The International Café and Information Point • Tours during Freshers’ week • The International Students’ Centre

Map............................................. 16 • University accommodation • Supermarkets • Specialist shops

Opening a bank account............ 10 • Documents required • List of banks • How to request a letter of Introduction (Bank letter) • Questions or problems?

University emergency contact 24hr line: +44 131 650 2257 Nightline is a confidential support service run by students for students in Edinburgh. Lines open daily from 8th September 2012, 8pm - 8am:

0131 557 4444 1

Your arrival in Edinburgh Calling your family Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to let your family know that you have arrived safe and well. There are public payphones located in the Arrivals Hall at Edinburgh Airport. You will also be able to call home from the International Cafe which is open from 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14 September. See page 13 for details. If you need to purchase a mobile phone, please refer to our shopping section on page 8.

Baggage (luggage) reclaim In the exceptional case of your luggage being lost, the first thing you must do is report your lost bags to the Lost Baggage

desk at the airport. Seek assistance from a member of the airport staff or the Welcome Team for more information. If your luggage is delayed, you will need to provide a telephone number and address in the UK to deliver your items. If you need to purchase essential clothing and toiletries while your luggage is delivered, please read the information about shops on page 8. Some airlines offer reimbursment on presenting original receipts for emergency purchases.

Accommodation University Accommodation If you have fully accepted your contract offer of University accommodation, you will be able to move into your allocated accommodation from 9am on Saturday 8 September, the start of Coming Up Weekend. Over Coming Up Weekend, between 9.00 and 22.00 on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September, keys will be issued at your Site Office, if you are staying in self-catererd flats, or in your House Common Room, if you are staying in Pollock Halls. Staff will be on hand throughout to guide you to your room. Full details about arrival and key collection can be found in your accommodation offer pack. If you arrive after 22.00 on either Saturday 8 or Sunday 9 September, you should check your offer pack for information on how to access your accommodation. In most cases, you will be admitted to your accommodation

on a temporary basis by the security staff, and will be able to complete the necessary admissions procedure the following day. Please note: If you have NOT fully accepted your on-line accommodation contract before arriving in Edinburgh, you should go to our main Reception Centre at Pollock Halls (18 Holyrood Park Road, EH16 5AY). If you are arriving late at night (after 22:00), you may need to book temporary accommodation in a nearby guest house or youth hostel for the first night. Check your Accommodation offer regarding the provision of bedding/ crockery etc. as you may have to buy these items if you are in a student flat. If you have any questions, contact Accommodation Services: Phone: +44 131 667 2042

Temporary accommodation

Airlie Guest House

Bed & Breakfast/ Guest Houses

29 Minto Street www.airlieguesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 3562

Bed and Breakfast (B&B) and Guest Houses are a type of inexpensive hotel that offers accommodation and breakfast. Prices vary between £23- £89 per person per night. The following are close to the university:

17 Mayfield Gardens www.allisonhousehotel.com +44 131 667 8049

Allison House Hotel

Abercorn Guest House

Barony House

4 Mayfield Gardens www.abcorn.com +44 131 667 6548

20 Mayfield Gardens www.baronyhouse.co.uk +44 131 667 7184

Aonach Mor Guest House

Ben Doran Guest House

14 Kilmaurs Terrace www.aonachmor.com +44 131 667 8694

11 Mayfield Gardens www.bendoran.com +44 131 667 8488

Appin Guest House

Clarin Guest House

4 Queen’s Crescent www.edinburghappin.co.uk +44 131 668 2947

4 East Mayfield Gardens www.clarin-guesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 2433

Auld Reekie Guest House

Classic Guest House

16 Mayfield Gardens www.auldreekie-guesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 6177

50 Mayfield Road www.classicguesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 5847

Amaragua Guest House

Ellesmere Guest House

10 Kilmaurs Terrace www.amaragua.co.uk +44 131 667 6775

11 Glengyle Terrace www.edinburghbandb.co.uk +44 131 229 4823

Ardgowan Guest House

Gifford Guest House

1 Lady Road www.ardgowan.com +44 131 667 7774

103 Dalkeith Road www.giffordhouseedinburgh.com +44 131 667 4688

Ascot Guest House

Glendale Guest House

98 Dalkeith Road www.ascotguesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 1500

5 Lady Road www.glendaleguesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 6588

Highfield Guest House

Number 45

83 Mayfield Road www.highfieldgh.co.uk +44 131 667 8717

45 Gilmour Road www.edinburghbedbreakfast.com +44 131 667 3536

International Guest House

Panda Villa

37 Mayfield Gardens www.internationalguesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 2511

12 Kilmaurs Road www.pandavilla.co.uk +44 131 667 5057

Kenvie Guest House

Parklands Guest House

16 Kilmaurs Road www.kenvie.co.uk +44 131 668 1964

20 Mayfield Gardens www.parklands-guesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 7184

Kilmaurs Guest House

Richmond House Hotel

9 Kilmaurs Road +44 131 667 8315

20 Leopold Place, London Rd www.the-richmond.co.uk +44 131 556 3556

Four Seasons Hotel 47 Minto Street www.fourseasonsedinburgh.com +44 131 667 2963

Kingsway Guest House 5 East Mayfield www.edinburgh-guesthouse.com +44 131 667 5029

Lauderville Guest House 52 Mayfield Road www.laudervilleguesthouse.co.uk +44 131 667 7788

Six Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Guest House Raeburn Place www.sixmarysplace.co.uk +44 131 332 8965

Smiths Guest House 77 Mayfield Road www.smithsgh.com +44 131 667 2524

SouthSide Guest House

Cowgate Hostel

8 Newington Road www.southsideguesthouse.co.uk +44 131 668 4422

94-112 Cowgate www.cowgatehostel.com +44 131 226 2153

The Kenneth Mackenzie Suite

Edinburgh Backpackers

7 Richmond Place www.edinburghfirst.com +44 131 651 2007

65 Cockburn Street www.hoppo.com +44 131 220 1717

The San Marco Guest House

Edinburgh Central YH

24 Mayfield Gardens www.edinburgh-guesthouse.net +44 131 667 8982

9 Haddington Place www.syha.org.uk +44 131 524 2090

Hostels

Edinburgh Metro YH

These hostels are the nearest to George Square. Prices vary between ÂŁ11-20 per person per night.

Argyle Backpackers 14 Argyle Place www.argyle-backpackers.co.uk +44 131 667 9991

Brodies Backpackers 93 High Street www.brodieshostels.co.uk +44 131 556 2223

Caledonian Backpackers 3 Queensferry Street www.caledonianbackpackers.com +44 131 226 2939

Castle Rock Hostel 15 Johnston Terrace www.castlerockedinburgh.com +44 131 225 9666

11/2 Robertsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Close Cowgate www.syha.org.uk +44 131 556 8718

High Street Hostel 8 Blackfriars Street www.highstreethostel.com +44 131 557 3984

Princes St East Backpackers 5 West Register Street www.edinburghbackpackers.com +44 131 556 6894

Royal Mile Backpackers 105 High Street www.royalmilebackpackers.com +44 131 557 6120

Smart City Hostels Edinburgh 50 Blackfriars Street www.smartcityhostels.com +44 131 524 1989

Help finding long-term accommodation The University Accommodation Services will be providing an Advice Centre at Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, during Freshers’ Week. Staff will offer advice to any student who has not yet obtained accommodation in Edinburgh. Property pages from the local newspapers, telephone and internet access will be available (as well as advice) on obtaining accommodation in the private sector.

Newspapers & Magazines • The Scotsman newspaper property pages and ESPC Property Guide come out every Thursday. The Scotsman is available in all newsagents, the ESPC is free and is available in many estate agencies.

Noticeboards Check the university noticeboards (including those in the International Office) for adverts put up by students looking for an extra flatmate. Noticeboards at the entrance to cafes and pubs may also have accommodation advertisements.

Online • www.lettingweb.com • www.studentflatfinder.com • www.edinburghstudentpad.co.uk • www.unite-students.co.uk • www.propertyfinder.com • www.rightmove.co.uk • eusa.ed.ac.uk/forum is a notice board on the Edinburgh University Students’ web site. You could post a message there saying that you are looking for a place. And as the start of the year gets closer current students post their own messages to say they are looking for a flatmate.

• The List is a fortnightly magazine which tells you what’s on in Edinburgh and Glasgow – it also has some adverts at the back for flatmates or rooms for rent.

Internet access University computing labs

The King’s Buildings Campus

There are many open access and departmental computing labs for use by all matriculated students and staff of the University.

• KB Centre

You need a username and password to use any computing lab: these are issued to students at enrolment.

Level 1 (Spot Café), level 2 and level 3.

• James Clerk Maxwell Building

Room 3210, level 3 café; Robertson library level 1; and the JCMB library, level 4.

• Darwin Building

Ground and first floors.

Central Area Campus

Internet access around the city

• Main Library

There are numerous internet cafés around Edinburgh, some of them are:

• Hugh Robson Building

• Café Numedia

Ground,1, 3 and 4 floors. Lower ground floor.

• High School Yards

Ground floor of the Institute of Geography building in Drummond Street.

• Appleton Tower

Absorb Café area, ground floor and mezzanine floor.

• Alison House Level 1.

• Teviot Row House

Mezzanine floor in the café area.

Holyrood Campus • Moray House Library

Dalhousie Land on lower ground, ground, 1 and 4 floors.

Halls of Residence • Holland House, Pollock Halls Ground floor.

• Mylne’s Court

Ground floor. For residents’ use only.

• Richmond Place

Ground floor. For residents’ use only.

67 Nicolson Street +44 131 6 684040

• Coffee H@me Internet

28 Crighton Place, Leith Walk +44 131 477 8336

• Communications Point 117 Lauriston Place +44 131 228 8477

• E-Corner

54 Blackfriars Street +44 131 558 7858

• Edinburgh Central Library 7-9 George IV Bridge +44 131 242 8000

• Edinburgh Computer Repairs 44 West Preston St +44 131 466 7767

• Escape Internet Café 5 London Road +44 131 6610664

• INT Phonebooth

88 South Clerk St +44 131 667 2445

• Netversal Communications Ltd 76 South Bridge +44 131 220 1112

• New Wings Internet Café 71 Nicolson Street +44 131 668 4777

• The Edinburgh Internet Café 98 West Bow +44 131 226 5400

Shopping Please note that the following is a guideline only and you will find that products may cost more or less in different shops and supermarkets.

Clothing Most clothing shops are located along Princes Street, one of the most popular streets for shopping. • GAP • H&M • New Look • Next • River Island • Topshop & Topman • Zara

Mobile Phones Carphone Warehouse Ltd • 25 Princes Street • 134 Princes Street • St James Centre, Leith Street

O2 • 72-73 Princes Street • 135 Princes Street • St James Centre, Leith Street

• 21 Princes Street • 113 Princes Street

Vodafone Retail Ltd • 24 Princes Street

3 Store • 74-75 Princes Street

Charity Shops Charity shops are operated by charitable organizations for the purpose of fundraising. There is a wide selection of charity shops within the vicinity of the University central campus, between South Bridge and South Clerk Street, and on the west side of the city, between Home Street and Leven Street. Most of their products are second hand items in very good condition ranging from clothes to toys and household items. • Oxfam

• British Heart Foundation • Save the Children • Shelter • PDSA • The Bethany Shop

Bargain Stores

• 16-17 Princes Street

Bargain stores sell consumer goods (kitchen ware, stationery, electrical items, batteries, etc.) at a low price.

• 119-120B Princes Street

Argos

Phones 4 U

• St James Centre, Leith Street

The Orange Shop • 133 Princes Street • St James Centre, Leith Street

T-Mobile

www.argos.co.uk • 11-15 North Bridge

Edinburgh Bargain Stores • 5-9 St Patrick Square

Poundstretcher

www.poundstretcher.co.uk

• Lupe Pintos (Mexican, Latin American, Spanish and Mediterranean)

• 100-106 South Bridge

• Made in France (French)

• 42 Shandwick Place

• Maqbool’s (Halal meat, Asian and Middle East)

• 142 Lothian Road • 245 Gorgie Road

Ali’s Cave • 139-145 Lothian Rd

Poundland

• Orient Thai Market (Thai and Asian) • Rajah’s Supermarket (Halal meat, Indian and Oriental) • Red Sea Food Store (Halal meat, Middle East and Mediterranean)

www.poundland.co.uk

• Salut le petit marche (French)

• 52 Nicholson Street

• Valvona & Crolla (Italian and Mediterranean)

• St James Centre, Leith Street

Co-operatives Hearty Squirrel co-operative • Solidarity Goods, 35 Guthrie Street: Organised by the Edinburgh University Co-Operative Society (EUCS), the Hearty Squirrel provides good raw food at affordable prices.

International Food Please see our map on pages 16-17 for location of the following specialist shops and supermarkets.

Specialist Shops • Aihua (Chinese and Asian) • Al-Medina (Middle East) • Bismillah Food Store (Middle East) • De Africa (African and Mediterranean) • Deli Polonia (Polish and European)

Kosher Food Although there are no kosher delicatessens in Edinburgh, you can buy bread and other limited items of food from specialist shops or from some larger supermarkets in Edinburgh. For more information, visit www.ehcong.com/KASHRUT_NEWS.htm

Supermarkets The following are the most popular supermarkets located around the city: • Asda • Farmfoods • Iceland • Lidl • Morrisons • Sainsbury’s • Scotmid • Tesco

• Hua Sing Ltd (Chinese and Asian) • Janatha Food Store (Indian)

Opening a bank account It is very useful to open a bank account once you arrive in Edinburgh. You will only be able to open a bank account once you have moved into your accommodation. The information below is an extract from our website about banking. For more information about choosing the best account for you, please go to: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/ finance/banking

Documents required • Proof of your identity (e.g. passport or EU identity card) • Your visa (if applicable) • Proof of your status as a student (if you are opening a student account) such as your letter of offer or your matriculation card • Proof of your address in Edinburgh (normally this will be a copy of your accommodation lease or a utility bill or a Council Tax statement) For new students, providing a proof of address in the UK is often difficult. To make things easier the University can provide you with a ‘letter of introduction’.

If you are not in University accommodation then you can apply for a letter of introduction online at: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/ finance/banking Once you apply, the International Office will mail you a letter of introduction to your address in Edinburgh. Students who are not in University accommodation can also present other proof of Edinburgh residence such as a lease from a recognised letting agency. Check with your preferred bank what they will accept. The University of Edinburgh has negotiated for this letter to be accepted by the following banks and branches:

Santander

www.santander.co.uk • University Branch, 5/2 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL • 82 Newington Road, EH9 1QN • 31 Hannover Street, EH2 2EB

Letter of Introduction for students in University accommodation

Barclays Bank

After you have fully checked in to your University accommodation you can download and print a copy of the letter from your MyEd student portal. Look in MyEd for the ‘Print Bank Letter’ facility.

• 1 St Andrew Square, EH2 2BD

Once you have a copy of the letter you can take it to one of the bank branches listed below with the additional documentation requested.

Letter of Introduction for students in private accommodation

www.barclays.co.uk

Halifax/Bank of Scotland www.bankofscotland.co.uk

• University Branch, Student Centre, 4 Bristo Square, EH1 1JB • 300 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PH • 91 Holyrood Road, EH8 9AL

HSBC

• 118 Princes Street, EH4 2AA

Please note that this letter may not be accepted at branches or banks not listed here.

Lloyds TSB

Questions or problems?

www.hsbc.co.uk

www.lloydstsb.com • 9-11 Clerk Street, EH8 8JH

Royal Bank of Scotland

Contact the International Office: 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9JS Telephone: 0131 650 4296

www.rbs.co.uk

• University Branch, 61 Forrest Road, EH1 2QP • 30 Nicolson Street, EH8 9DL

Police registration Police registration is a legal requirement for certain nationalities. We understand that you will have a lot of things to do when you first arrive in the UK, so we have arranged for the local police to come to the University to make police registration easier for you.

Once you have booked your appointment online you will receive a confirmation email, with a link to the Initial registration form which you should print out, fill in and bring to the appointment.

You are required to register within 7 days of arriving in the UK, unless you book on one of the dates below.

What do I need to bring?

Book an appointment

To register, you must bring to the appointment: • your passport • the registration fee - £34 (cash only)

David Hume Tower, Conference Room:

• 2 passport-size photographs of yourself

• Thursday 13 September

• a print-out of your unconditional offer of study at the University of Edinburgh (this can be found in your My Ed email inbox)

• Tuesday 18 September • Wednesday 19 September • Tuesday 25 September • Wednesday 26 September You can book an appointment online at: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ international-office/immigration/newstudents/police-registration

• proof of your address in Edinburgh (e.g. University accommodation contract in My Ed / other accommodation contract / a utility bill / a bank statement etc.) • your completed Initial Registration form

Your first week Matriculation and card collection 10 - 14 September If you need to complete matriculation, arrange to pay fees or collect your student card, you should attend Adam House, Chambers Street as indicated below:

9.15 - 12.30

12.30 - 16.30

Monday 10

All students in College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

All students in the College of Science & Engineering

Tuesday 11

Undergraduate students in the Schools of Business; Divinity; Health in Social Science; History, Classics & Archaeology; Law

Undergraduate students in the Schools of Education; Edinburgh College of Art; Social & Political Science; Philosophy, Psychology & Language Science; Literatures, Languages & Cultures.

Wednesday 12

Postgraduate taught students in the College of Humanities & Social Science

Postgraduate research students in the College of Humanities & Social Science

Thursday 13

All students in the College of Science & Engineering

All students in the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

Friday 14

Postgraduate students in the College of Humanities & Social Science

Undergraduate students in the College of Humanities & Social Science

The International Office Chat and Coffee

The International Café

Wednesday 5 September

10.00 – 16.00

Time: 10.00 – 11.00 Place: Room G.009, Richard Verney Health Centre (7 Bristo Square)

Monday 10 – Thursday 13 September

For those arriving prior to Freshers’ Week, this is an opportunity to meet the International Office staff, ask questions and have a cup of coffee or tea in an informal environment. Bring your family along with you!

10.00 – 14.00 Place: David Hume Tower, Faculty Room North

Saturday 8 September

10.00 – 16.00

Friday 14 September

Drop in to the International Café to meet other new international students, to relax over a tea or coffee, phone home and use the internet. This is also a place to find answers to your questions and get information and support. Some student societies will also be dropping in!

International Day Sunday 9 September International Day is a great opportunity to get advice, learn more about your upcoming academic and social life at Edinburgh, and meet new friends. The programme consists of morning and afternoon sessions held in Appleton Tower, George Square. First sessions start at 10am. In addition to practical sessions on topics such as bank accounts and working in the UK, International Day covers the Edinburgh experience from the students’ point of view. Get involved right away by learning more about societies, sport clubs, and volunteering opportunities! Finish the day with trying your hand at some traditional dancing at the Ceilidh in the Teviot Debating Hall! Sessions are designed for international undergraduates, postgraduates, and students with dependents.

Study Orientation Day for Taught Masters Students Tuesday 11 September Time: 12.30 – 17.30 (TBC) Place: New College, Assembly Hall The University is running a half day programme for all new international students who are starting their Taught Masters programmes. The orientation provides an opportunity for you to meet other students, to exchange ideas and to ask questions. Registration is necessary for this event: www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/students/ new-students/events/int-student/studyorientation-day

We hope that by participating you will: • gain a broad overview of teaching and learning environments at Edinburgh and expectations of Masters students • consider how you can make the most of your Masters’ experiences and find out about the support available. This is a very popular event which students find informative and enjoyable – a good way to meet other students and find out about the University and the academic environment.

The International Students’ Centre (ISC) Open: Monday – Friday 12.00 – 16.00 Place: 22b Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9LN Membership in the ISC in FREE and automatic for all University of Edinburgh matriculated students regardless of nationality. The ISC is run entirely by volunteers so we are always looking for friendly and reliable people to donate an hour or two each week. Volunteer perks include free tea and coffee and a party at the end of each term, but most of all, it is a great way to get to know a wide variety of people. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, just get in touch with the committee or sign up during Freshers’ Week. For more information, you can subscribe to our newsletter (send us an email to isc@ ed.ac.uk) or join us in Facebook (search for “International Student Centre Edinburgh”).

ISC Freshers’ Week timetable Monday 10 September

ISC Lounge: 12.00 – 16.00

Tuesday 11 September

ISC Lounge: 12.00 – 16.00

Come on in for a friendly chat, meet new people and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee!

ISC Coffee Evening: 16.00 – 18.00 Come to the ISC (22b Buccleuch Place) and enjoy freshly brewed free Coffee and Tea, meet lots of new people and have cake too!

Wednesday 12 September

ISC Lounge: 12.00 – 16.00 Come on in for a friendly chat, meet new people and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee!

Historical Tour: 13.00 – 14.30 Do you want to find out a bit more about the history of Edinburgh? What dark deeds are on display at the Surgeon’s Hall Museum? Or why Appleton Tower is named just that? Come with the ISC on a historical walking tour around campus and some of Edinburgh and you’ll get the answers. Meet outside the ISC at 22b Buccleuch Place.

Potluck @ the ISC: 19.00 – late Bring your favourite dish or an interesting dessert to the ISC (22b Buccleuch Place) for an evening of food sharing and general mingling. There will be free coffee and tea – and maybe a little drink of something else.

Thursday 13 September

ISC Lounge: 12.00 – 16.00 Come on in for a friendly chat, meet new people and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee!

First Volunteers Sign-up Meeting: 19.00 – 21.00 Would you like to help out the International Student Centre? We are 100% volunteer run and can always use a hand! Whether you wish to help organise trips around Scotland, culturally themed events or is just happy to spend an hour in our lounge every week brewing coffee and chatting with people – we need you! So come hear more and sign up to help us! Meet at the ISC, 22b Buccleuch Place.

Meet and Greet Pub Night: 21.00 – late Go to the pub, have a drink, meet new people. The perfect recipe for a good night. And with the International Students Centre you’re guaranteed to meet people from all over the world and, whether you’re Scottish or Chinese, somebody from a country you have never been to. Please note: Meet outside the ISC, 22b Buccleuch Place, at 21.00 and go to the pub of the night from there.

Friday 14 September

ISC Lounge: 12.00 – 16.00 Come on in for a friendly chat, meet new people and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee!

Saturday 15 September

Trip to St Andrews: Full day

Sunday 16 September

Walk up Arthurs Seat: 14.00 – 15.00

Go visit St. Andrews, the home of golf, see the Cathedral and the Castle! Please note: Ticketed event. More information on times and how to get tickets can be found at isced.blogspot.com.

Fresher’s Week harsh to your body? Come take a walk up Arthurs Seat, get your body going and enjoy the magnificent view. We will gather outside the ISC, 22b Buccleuch Place, at 14.00 and walk from there. Bring appropriate footwear!

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Pollock Halls Reception

9 Aihua (Chinese, Asian) 36 West Cross Causeway

1 Blackwood Crescent 2 Causewayside 3 College Wynd 4 Darroch Court 5 David Horn House 6 East Newington Place 8

7 Fraser Court 8 Holland Annexe 9 Hermit’s Croft 10 Kitchener House 11 Kincaid’s Court 12 Mylne’s Court 13 Morgan Court

14 New Arthur Place 15 Richmond Place 16 Robertson’s Close 17 Sciennes 18 Sciennes Place 19 South Clerk Street 20 Warrender Park Crescent 21 Warrender Park Road 22 West Mains Road

Supermarkets 1 Asda 2 Farmfoods 3 Iceland 4 Lidl 5 Somerfield 6 Sainsbury’s

10 Al-Medina (Middle East) 10 Nicolson Square 11 Bismillah Food Store (Middle East) 3 Nicolson Square 12 De Africa (African, Mediterranean) 163 Dalry Road 13 Deli Polonia (Polish, Bulgarian) 237 Leith Walk 14 Hua Sing Ltd (Chinese, Asian) 50 Ratcliffe Terrace 15 Janatha Food Store (Indian) 34-36 Montrose Terrace 16 Lupe Pintos Lupe Pintos (Mexican, Latin American) 24 Leven Street 17 Maqbool’s (Halal meat, Asian, Middle East) 38 Potterrow 18 Made in France (French) 5 Lochrin Place 19 Orient Thai Market (Thai, Asian) 162 Bruntsfield Place 20 Red Sea Food Store (Halal meat, Middle East) 35 Marshall Street 21 Rajah’s Supermarket (Halal meat, Indian, Asian) 3 Albert Street 22 Salut, le petit marche (French) 18 Teviot Place 23 Valvona & Crolla (Italian, Mediterranean) 19 Elm Row

7 Scotmid 8 Tesco

International Office 33 Buccluech Place Edinburgh EH8 9JS T: +44 131 6504296 W: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international E: international.enquiries@ed.ac.uk

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336