Accommodation

All students will be staying in our catered standard accommodation, located at Pollock Halls. Approximately 20 minutes’ walk from Holyrood Campus, Pollock Halls is conveniently located by the beautiful Holyrood Park and close to Edinburgh city centre.

Pollock Halls Student Accommodation

Accommodation Features

  • Centrally located
  • University support staff and security team available 24 hours a day.
  • Large common room exclusively for the use of Pre-University students
  • Shared bathrooms stocked with shower gel, shampoo and cleaned daily
  • Bedding and towels provided. Bedding includes a bed sheet, duvet, duvet cover, pillow and pillowcase. Each student will be provided with 2 bath towels and a bath mat
  • Pay as you go laundry room with washing machines and dryers
  • High speed wireless internet available throughout the accommodation

Catering

The JMCC Restaurant is a hub for making friends, socialising, and enjoying meals together.

Breakfast and dinner are included, offering buffet style catering that can accommodate various dietary requirements.

Safety and Support

  • A team of dedicated Resident Assistants will stay with students and supervise them at the accommodation.
  • Pollock Halls campus has a 24 hour reception, manned by security staff and first aiders. Key cards are required to access the accommodation block, and each student room has a lockable door.
  • For more information on how we keep students safe, visit our Safety and Support page.

Key Information

Arrival

  • 29 June 2025
  • Check-in between 15:00 and 22:00

Departure

  • 12 July 2025
  • Check-out by 10:30

Accommodation Type

  • Catered Standard
  • Includes Breakfast and Dinner
  • Shared Bathroom

 

Pollock Halls Student Accommodation

Getting Here

There are a range of transport options available from Edinburgh Airport and Waverley Train Station. Please note, we are unable to organise arrival and departure transfers for students.

Taxi

Taxis are available at the Edinburgh Airport arrival terminal and outside Waverley train station. For peace of mind why not book your transfer in advance with our partner Central Taxis.

Bus

Edinburgh has an extensive bus network serving all areas of the city, including the airport and train station. Route information and timetables can be found on the Lothian Buses website.

Tram

Trams run regularly from the airport to central Edinburgh. Route information and timetables can be found on the Edinburgh Trams website.

More information about transfers can be found on the Edinburgh Airport and Waverley Train Station websites.