Arcadia Scotland

It's been a great term and we hope to catch as many of you as possible at our Farewell events over the next few weeks! As your finals begin to wrap up and as you start to think about returning home (gasp!), we have a few words of wisdom to share, which will hopefully make the journey home a bit easier. 

University/packing details:

• Please follow all university instructions for moving out - you must ensure that your rooms are tidy, furniture is returned to its original position, and all rubbish removed
• Remember to check your university email accounts to ensure that you have all necessary instructions for moving out and departure.
• Make sure to return all library books
• Settle any outstanding university fees related to library books or accommodation damage. Arcadia will not be able to process your transcripts until all outstanding fines are paid.
• Locate your passport and all necessary travel documents
• Start packing early—check how much luggage you have and check on any baggage limits that your airline might impose. Unlike the US, certain airlines may charge for carry-on items weighing over 10 kilos (e.g. Virgin Atlantic)
• Ensure all electronic devices you store in your carry-on luggage are fully charged. Airport security has the right to confiscate any items that you are unable to switch on at the security gates.

travelling to the airport

from Edinburgh

• The Airlink 100 and the trams will take you to Edinburgh Airport. The Airlink 100 leaves from Waverley Bridge and costs £4.50 for a single/£7.50 return.  The buses leave roughly every 10 minutes for each 30-minute journey and you can pay on the bus.
• The Edinburgh Tram originates at York Place and will cost £5.50 for a single to the airport. Trams leave every 8-12 minutes, for the 35-minute journey and tickets can be purchased from the machines at each stop.

from Aberdeen

• Trains run frequently from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, and you will be able to pick up the Airlink Bus outside of Haymarket Station (See details of the Airlink Bus above) - remember to use your Student Railcard to get a discount on train tickets
• You are welcome to use you Hostel Voucher to stay in Edinburgh if you have an early flight, but be sure to reserve your bed in advance.

from Glasgow

• Citylink Air will take you from the Buchanan Street Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport, departing every 30 minutes from 4am.  Tickets are £11.40 and the journey takes about 1 hour.

From st Andrews

• Trains run frequently from Leuchars to Edinburgh, and the journey takes roughly an hour, in addition to the bus ride from St Andrews Bus Station to Leuchars. You will be able to pick up the Airlink Bus outside of Haymarket Station (See details of the Airlink Bus above) - remember to use your Student Railcard to get a discount on train tickets
• You are welcome to use you Hostel Voucher to stay in Edinburgh if you have an early flight, but be sure to reserve your bed in advance.

from Stirling

• There are frequent trains from Stirling to Edinburgh, which take about an hour.  You will be able to  pick up the Airlink Bus outside of Haymarket Station (See details of the Airlink Bus above) - remember to use your Student Railcard to get a discount on train tickets
• You are welcome to use you Hostel Voucher to stay in Edinburgh if you have an early flight, but be sure to reserve your bed in advance.

We hope this information is helpful, but if you have any questions and/or if we can help with anything, please don't hesitate to contact the Edinburgh Center at 0131 650 4591 or to call the Emergency Phone.

Very best wishes for the future!