Frequently asked questions
How can I book accommodation?
This website is designed as a portal style
website, meaning that at relevant opportunities the website will
signpost you to relevant third party websites where you can make a
purchase, whether that be accommodation or attractions etc. The
right hand side of the webpages are a useful reference point for
site visitors.
Where can I get more in-depth information about
specific details e.g opening hours/ prices etc?
Whilst the information detailed within the
website is very comprehensive, this website is not an A-Z for
Edinburgh City Region, it is instead a portal style website meaning
that at relevant opportunities the website will signpost you to
relevant third party websites where the specifics are held. For
example, if you need to know the dates of festivals then the
festivals subsection of this website will link you straight to the
relevant websites where all the latest up to date information is
stored for your convenience.
Who can I speak to regarding visiting Edinburgh City
Region?
VisitScotland are the official tourist board
for Scotland. The Edinburgh and Lothian’s offices of VisitScotland
specialise in providing tourist information for Edinburgh, Mid,
West and West Lothian. All enquiries are dealt with by the national
contact centre at visitscotland.com. You can contact the National
Booking & Information line on:
Tel: 0845 2255 121 (UK)
or +44 (0) 1506 832 121 (Outside UK)
Fax: 01506 832 222
Email: info@visitscotland.com
Scottish Booking & Info Centre
visitscotland.com,
Fairways Business Park,
Deer Park Avenue
Livingston,
EH54 8AF,
SCOTLAND
Who can I speak to regarding studying in Edinburgh City
Region?
International students are welcome to submit
queries to The British Council (Scotland).
Domestic (UK) students are invited to contact
institutions of their choosing for specific information. The
Higher
Education Institutions section of this website profiles every
university in Edinburgh City Region and provides contact details.
The colleges section of this website profiles every
college in Edinburgh City Region and provides contact details.
Who can I speak to regarding moving my business to
Edinburgh City Region / investing in Edinburgh City
Region?
A specialist INVEST enquiry form is provided
on the website. Your enquiry will be sent to The City of Edinburgh
Council's Economic Development team. You will receive a response
from a representative who will be happy to assist with your
enquiry. Alternatively you can call the dedicated team on 0131
529 6600.
Who can I speak to regarding living in Edinburgh City
Region?
Each local authority within Edinburgh City
Region has its dedicated council. Local councils will be able to
assist with all types of queries regarding residency in the city
region. In addition, local council websites will provide specific
information and are a useful reference point for existing and
prospective residents.
How can I provide feedback on the
website?
A feedback form has been provided on this website
for all general enquires in relation to this website. We welcome
all comments, ideas, suggestions and feedback.
