Old College Quad
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Address for Old College Quad
University of Edinburgh
South Bridge
EH8 9YL
Contact information for Old College Quad
About Old College Quad
Your visit to the Old College Quad
This is an outdoor venue, please come prepared for the unpredictable Edinburgh weather.
We ask that you arrive at the venue in plenty of time as latecomers may not be admitted.
Please contact us if you have any specific questions about your visit to the Old College Quad.
Safety and Security
Your safety and security at International Festival events is of the utmost importance to us. Please note that bags may be subject to security searches.
If you spot anything suspicious during your visit to the International Festival, please do let a member of the team know.
List of Events
Edinburgh is very compact, which makes it ideal to explore on foot or by bicycle. See below for information about getting to the venue.
- Find out about walking routes and cycling paths, bike security and bike parking options
- Bus Stop (South Bridge): 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 49
- Bus Stop (Surgeon’s Hall): 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, 47B, 49
- Bus Stop (Victoria Street): 23, 27, 41, 42
- Waverly Station 0.4 miles
- More public transport information available at Transport for Edinburgh
- Taxi rank on Nicolson Square
- Pay and display parking on Chambers Street
Venue Accessibility
- There is a steep ramp into the Quad from South Bridge, and then level access throughout
- Front of House staff will be available to assist you with the ramp if required
- Box Office will be located on South Bridge, before the ramp into the main Quad
- Performances at this venue are outdoors, bring suitable clothing
- Performances at this venue are promenade; standing with short amounts of walking between different elements of the performance - all walking is step-free
- A limited number of stools will be available to borrow, on a first come first served basis
- An accessible toilet is available, ask Front of House for directions
Further Information
If you have any questions about the access of the venue, please contact access@eif.co.uk