Resilient Landscapes & Seas Symposium 2026:

Venue & Accessibility

The Resilient Landscapes and Seas Symposium 2026 is taking place in the Science Building of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR.

Getting to the venue

There are two entrances: West Gate on Arboretum Place (EH3 5NZ) and the East Gate on Inverleith Row (EH3 5LP), the Science Building is closer to the East Gate.

Carparking, bicycle stands, and taxi pick up/drop off points are available at each gate.

For a map of the site, see…..

 
 

West Gate/ Arboretum Place (EH3 5NZ)

  • Buses- Lothian Buses 29 and 24 via Stockbridge

  • Bicycle stands are available

  • Metered on-street parking is available nearby at John Hope Gateway

  • Six disabled parking spaces are to the left of this entrance

  • No pedestrian crossing

  • Taxis stop at this gate next to the entrance where there is easy access into the John Hope Gateway Visitor Centre

  • A freephone is available to a local taxi company at the Information desk

 

East Gate on Inverleith Row (EH3 5LP)

  • Buses- 8, 9, 23 and 27 from the city centre

  • Bicycle stands are available

  • Metered parking is available

  • Three disabled parking spaces are opposite to the left of this entrance

  • There is a pedestrian crossing

  • Taxis can stop on the roadside outside this entrance and there is a free phone to call taxis at the East Gate Lodge on departure. Please ask a Visitor Welcome member of staff

 

Accessibility

We aim to ensure that this event is inclusive for everyone. We recognise hidden disability schemes such as the sunflower lanyard should you choose to wear one, although we are unable to provide one. Should you wish assistance, please do contact us, or speak to us on the day.

  • The Lecture Theatre and Conference room are fully wheelchair accessible (but does this mean it is on the ground floor, or using a lift?)

  • Assistance animals are welcome

  • There are three portable loops located at the John Hope Gateway shop counter, the East Gate Visitor Welcome counter and Inverleith House reception desk

  • Accessible toilets are available in the science building

For more information on the venue, see Accessibility, and the Access Guide.