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The University of Edinburgh
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Location : United Kingdom ,Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh abbreviated as Edin. in post-nominals, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city of Edinburgh, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university. The university played an important role in leading Edinburgh to its reputation as a chief intellectual centre during the Age of Enlightenment, and helped give the city the nickname of the Athens of the North.
The University of Edinburgh is ranked 18th in the world by the 2019 QS World University Rankings. It is ranked as the 6th best university in Europe by the U.S. News' Best Global Universities Ranking, and 7th best in Europe by the Times Higher Education Ranking. The Research Excellence Framework, a research ranking used by the UK government to determine future research funding, ranked Edinburgh 4th in the UK for research power, and 11th overall. It is ranked the 78th most employable university in the world by the 2017 Global Employability University Ranking. It is a member of both the Russell Group, and the League of European Research Universities, a consortium of 21 research universities in Europe. It has the third largest endowment of any university in the United Kingdom, after the universities of Cambridge and Oxford. The annual income of the institution for 2017–18 was £949.0 million of which £279.7 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £931.3 million.
Alumni of the university include some of the major figures of modern history, including 3 signatories of the American declaration of independence, 9 heads of state including 3 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, 23 Nobel Prize winners, 2 Turing Award winners, 1 Abel Prize winner, 1 Fields Medal winner, 2 Pulitzer Prize winners, 2 currently-sitting UK Supreme Court Justices, and several Olympic gold medallists. It continues to have links to the British Royal Family, having had the Duke of Edinburgh as its Chancellorfrom 1953 to 2010 and Princess Anne since 2011
Edinburgh receives approximately 60,000 applications every year, making it the second most popular university in the UK by volume of applications. It has 4th highest average UCAS entry tariff in Scotland, and 14th overall in the UK
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Baird House
Situated at Pollock Halls and overlooked by Arthur's Seat, one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks and a local favourite for hiking and outdoor exercise, the accommodation offers easy access to Edinburgh's central area, and is within 25 minutes walking distance of both the George Square and King's Buildings university campuses. Baird has 167 single bedrooms and one large common room.
Baird House detailed access guide
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LocationWalking Distances*Bus Distances**Bus #s
George Square
(University Campus)
18 min (0.9mi)N/AN/A
Kings Buildings
(University Campus)
29 min (1.5mi)22 min (1.5mi)3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 47, x37
Easter Bush
(University Campus)
N/A50 min (6.5mi)67 (direct, 43min), 37, 47 (with walk 50 min)
University Gym
15 min (0.8 mi)N/AN/A
Princes Street
(shopping)
32 min (1.6 mi)24 min (1.6 mi)30, 33, 51, X95
Waverly Train Station
26 min (1.3 mi)17 min (1.3 mi)30, 33, 51, X95
Closest supermarket
(Sainsburys Local)
9 min (0.5 mi)N/AN/A
Closest large supermarket
(Sainsburys Cameron Toll)
20 min (1.1 mi)15 min (1.1 mi)3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 47, 49, N37
*Duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.
**Bus services are provided by Lothian buses and are subject to change. Visit their website for more info: http://lothianbuses.com/. The duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.
Holland House
Holland House is situated at the base of the impressive Arthur's Seat, one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks and a local favourite for hiking and outdoor exercise. Undergoing major improvements over the next couple of years, it offers 345 bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms and one large common room which has a shared television, lounge area, vending machines and newspapers. Situated within Pollock Halls, the accommodation offers easy access to Edinburgh's central area and has convenient transport access to the city centre.
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LocationWalking Distances*Bus Distances**Bus #s
George Square (University Campus)
18 min (0.9mi)N/AN/A
Kings Buildings (University Campus)
29 min (1.5mi)22 min (1.5mi)3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 47, x37
Easter Bush (University Campus)
N/A50 min (6.5mi)67 (direct, 43min), 37, 47 (with walk 50 min)
University Gym
15 min (0.8 mi)N/AN/A
Princes Street (shopping)
32 min (1.6 mi)24 min (1.6 mi)30, 33, 51, X95
Waverly Train Station
26 min (1.3 mi)17 min (1.3 mi)30, 33, 51, X95
Closest supermarket (Sainsburys Local)
9 min (0.5 mi)N/AN/A
Closest large supermarket (Sainsburys Cameron Toll)20 min (1.1 mi)15 min (1.1 mi)3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 47, 49, N37
*Duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.
**Bus services are provided by Lothian buses and are subject to change. Visit their website for more info: http://lothianbuses.com/The duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.
Riego Street
Riego Street has 269 single study bedrooms, in 4 or 5 bedroom flats with shared kitchen, lounge and bathroom facilities providing a focal point for each. Near to Edinburgh College of Art and a short walk to George Square and the University’s central area, Riego Street is in an excellent location in Tollcross, close to many shops, restaurants and cafes and with easy access to amenities in Castle Terrace, the Grassmarket, Princes Street and Fountainbridge.
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Bus Distances**
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George Square (University Campus)
15 min (0.7mi)
With walk 0.7 mi
35 and 47
Kings Buildings (University Campus)
43 min (2.2 mi)
With walk (2 mi)
47
Easter Bush (University Campus)
N/A
with walk 27 min (7 mi)
15, X15, 37, 47, 101 and 102
University Gym
19 min (1 mi)
with walk 13 mi (1 mi)
47, 2, 35, 45
Princes Street (shopping)
15 min (0.8 mi)
15 min (0.6mi)
23, 27
Waverley Train Station
22 min (1.1 mi)
15 min (1.1 mi)
20,21,22,27,28,35 and 38
Edinburgh Castle
13 min (0.6 mi)
15 min (0.6mi)
23, 27
Closest Supermarket (Tesco Express):
2 min (0.1 mi)
N/A
N/A
Closest Large Supermarket (Sainsburys, Westfield Road):
34 min (1.8 mi)
With walk 18 min (1.8 mi)
1, 2, 22 and 30
*Duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.
**Bus services are provided by Lothian buses and are subject to change. Visit their website for more info: http://lothianbuses.com/ The duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.
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