Our benefits form part of our commitment to provide support to staff with financial decision-making, spread the cost of travel and make savings on some of life’s essentials. Don’t miss out on our great range of internal staff benefits too, from special rates for vet services at the Dick Vet Small Animal Practice to a variety of staff memberships, workshops and activities at the University’s Sport & Exercise facilities.
Food and drink
The Brasserie at the Scholar
The University’s Hospitality and Events Collection has recently launched the Brasserie at the Scholar, a brand new restaurant located at Pollock Estate. University staff can receive a 15% discount on food and drinks when booking via thebrasserie@ed.ac.uk.
Health and wellbeing
Free active wellbeing sessions
Over the summer, the Sport & Exercise Active Lives team has a range of free activities to help students and staff get moving and feel the physical and mental benefits of being active.
Along with social jogging sessions at King’s Buildings, Easter Bush and central campus, the team will offer social cycle sessions, starting at Bristo Square, Just Play Sport sessions at the Pleasance, the Meadows and Holyrood Park, and wellbeing walks.
Enjoy Leisure
Enjoy Leisure manage East Lothian’s sports and leisure facilities on behalf of East Lothian Council. They are now offering University staff reduced rates on their Fitness Plus Monthly memberships, which are unlimited across all sites and can be used for gym, fitness classes, swimming, spa, sauna and steamroom.
Edinburgh Therapy Service
Edinburgh Therapy Service, a psychotherapy and counselling practice are offering a 5% discount on your first five online psychotherapy sessions.
Jack Brown Eye Care
Jack Brown Eye Care are running an exclusive summer promotion on prescription single vision sunglasses, varifocal sunglasses and, if you buy a complete new pair of glasses, you can get a single vision prescription pair of sunglasses for free. This offer is available in all their branches until 31 August.
Professional services
Deans Solicitors and Estate Agents
Staff can receive a 10% discount off any transaction with Deans Solicitors and Estate Agents.
Mortgage Advice Bureau
The Mortgage Advice Bureau are offering a free mortgage and protection broker service to University employees.
Warners
Warners law firm are offering a 10% discount on estate agency and/or purchase conveyancing on a new property.
Travel and accommodation
Firbush
Nestled in the peaceful shores of Loch Tay, Firbush self-catering lodges and pods provide a unique opportunity to unwind amidst the tranquillity of nature. Staff can receive a 10% discount on the pods or a 15% discount on the lodges when booking through www.uoecollection.com.
Transport and motoring services
Moon Private Hire, an Edinburgh based licensed private hire operator are offering 10% off your next 20 trips via their app.
Other news
Forever Edinburgh newsletter and Edinburgh Resident Reward Scheme
Edinburgh Council have recently provided us with information relating to the Forever Edinburgh website, which provides inspiration on things to do and places to visit in the city.
Residents with an Edinburgh postcode can make use of the Resident Rewards programme, a scheme that offers a monthly star reward discount, special resident rates, access to resident previews and half-price and free days out throughout the year.
Throughout July, residents can receive a 20% discount plus a complimentary drink at Bonnar’s at the Scott or the Brasserie at the Scholar, part of the University Hospitality and Events Collection.
Forever Edinburgh and Edinburgh resident rewards scheme
Free Tickets for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Complimentary tickets are available for a selection of preview shows taking place on 31 July and 1 August.
Free tickets for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Discounts for Teachers
Anyone who works in the education sector is eligible for free sign up to Discounts for Teachers, a site that offers money-saving discounts on a variety of different retailers and brands. This site is not affiliated with the University and as with all websites, you are advised to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy before signing up.
Check out the full list of discounts on the HR pay & reward SharePoint.
The HR reward team are always looking for new discounts to add to the University’s offering so if you know of a local business that would like to feature on our pages, or have a suggestion , please contact: