Institute for Academic Development Institute for Academic Development

How to find us

Where we are, and how to find us.

Our address

  • Institute for Academic Development
  • 7 Bristo Square
  • Edinburgh
  • EH8 9AL

Accessing our building

The IAD is situated on Bristo Square and faces McEwan Hall.

Public transport

Our building is most closely served by the C134, 41, 42, 67, and 2 bus routes. Please note that C134 is the University shuttle bus and is free for students and staff of the University.

Buses 23, 27, 35 and 45 also stop within a very short walking distance, as do the multitude of bus services that travel along Nicholson Street and South Bridge.

Travelling by taxi

If travelling to us by taxi, it is best to ask to be dropped on the corner of Crichton Street nearest George Square. Once there walk up Charles Street and keep going untill you get to the sweeping curved staircase at the Santander Bank.

Travelling by bike

There is a secure bike store for University staff and students located between our building and the next door Dugald Stewart building. Public access bike racks are also within a very short walk.


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