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The King's Buildings
The King’s Buildings (KB) is the name of the main campus of the College of Science and Engineering housing the majority of our seven Schools. The School of Informatics and parts of the School of GeoSciences are based in the Central Campus.
The King’s Buildings is also home to several education and research organisations:
- Scottish Agricultural College - Edinburgh Campus
- British Geological Survey
- Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BIOSS)
A cluster of science and technology companies are also located on the campus. Many of these companies are spin-out companies based on College research or start-ups which have located here to build close ties with the College.
There is a rich and varied community on the campus, with several museums showcasing historical research collections, a staff music society and the University Apiary.
Facilities on Campus
The College and the University’s central units provide many essential services on the campus including library and study facilities, Estates & Buildings services and a Careers Service.
Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA) runs a number of facilities on campus:
- KB House has extensive sport and exercise facilities.
- KB Advice Place - which provides a range of information for students
Catering
Accommodation Services run:
- KB Café at the Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library
- Upstairs Café in the Swann Building
Edinburgh University Students' Association runs:
- Mayfield Bar (at KB House)
- Blackford Lounge (at KB House)
- Pi in the Sky cafeteria (at KB House)
- The Magnet Café (in the James Clerk Maxwell Building)
The KB shop is run independently. It is located on the Ground Floor of the KB Centre and provides fresh rolls, groceries, stationery and a range of other general items.
Opening hours are:
- Monday to Friday 7.00 am - 6.00 pm in semester
- Monday to Friday 7.00 am - 5.30 pm in vacation
Cashpoints
Royal Bank of Scotland cashpoint: Following the redevelopment of the KB Centre in summer 2012, this cashpoint will be located adjacent to the south entrance of the KB Centre.
Clydesdale Bank cashpoint: Situated to the right of the entrance of King’s Buildings House.
This article was published on Jan 10, 2013