Your student lifestyle
City of Edinburgh , coast and countryside
Edinburgh and the surrounding area is an ideal location for your student years .
As a student at QMU you will have easy access to Scotland ’ s beautiful and vibrant capital city , Edinburgh , and also the stunning coast and countryside surrounding the campus .
Edinburgh
Situated in the central belt of Scotland , south of the Firth of Forth Estuary , Edinburgh is easily accessible from all areas of the UK and beyond . It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and continues to rank high in opinion polls – see page 33 . It is a top tourist destination , particularly in the summer months when the city comes alive and plays host to the acclaimed Edinburgh Festivals . The Fringe Festival is particularly enjoyed by students in the city who embrace the month-long spectacle of comedy , music , drama and art . Late December is also a popular time for visitors to ‘ Auld Reekie ’ as they come to experience a Scottish New Year at Edinburgh ’ s Hogmanay celebrations — now one of the world ’ s biggest outdoor parties !
With four universities and a large further education college , the city is highly populated by students and is very student friendly . Much of the culture and activity of the city is focused around student life , with students able to share some facilities — such as student unions and libraries — that each institution has to offer . Part-time job opportunities and graduate job opportunities are excellent and many students choose to remain in Edinburgh or the local area during holidays and after graduating .
Edinburgh is atmospheric and vibrant , with all you ’ d expect from a capital city : packed with shops , cinemas , theatres , restaurants , pubs , clubs , museums , tourist attractions , landmarks , art galleries , concert venues , parks and sports facilities .
The city is home to Edinburgh Castle . Dating back to the 12th century , the spectacular landmark sits in the city centre on the top of a dormant volcano .
Queen Margaret University is named after Queen ( Saint ) Margaret who died in 1093 at Edinburgh Castle . There , St Margaret ’ s Chapel was built in her memory by her son , King David I , in the 12th century . It is now thought to be the oldest building in Edinburgh .
If you are seeking culture or history , visit some of the major attractions including Edinburgh Castle , Holyrood Palace , the Royal Mile , the Whisky Heritage Centre , Royal Observatory and the Scottish Parliament . Edinburgh is also home to various art galleries and museums , all of which are well worth a visit .
The campus local area
The QMU campus is located to the east of Edinburgh city centre by the coastal town of Musselburgh , in the county of East Lothian . Musselburgh has a population of around 22,000 and offers a theatre , sports centre with swimming pool , supermarkets and shops , a racecourse , golf courses , a harbour and
30 beach , restaurants and bars , a public library and a peaceful riverside . The campus is only a short walk or bus ride from Fort Kinnaird , a large outdoor shopping complex offering high street chain stores , restaurants and a multiplex cinema . There are also several supermarkets in the immediate vicinity .
East Lothian is a beautiful county with over 40 miles of stunning coastline , golden beaches , rolling countryside , historic sites , award-winning attractions , excellent food and drink and the world ’ s finest links golf courses . East Lothian enjoys the sunniest climate in Scotland , great local produce , spectacular natural beauty and year-round recreational opportunities including cycling , walking , golfing and watersports .
A hop , skip and jump to the wider world
Transport links to Edinburgh are excellent – you can easily head north to spend a weekend skiing or hill-walking . You are only 45 minutes from Glasgow , or four hours from London by train . In the city centre , the bus services are extensive , providing frequent links in and around the city . Air links are convenient and widespread – it takes just over an hour to get to Paris , Dublin or Amsterdam . You can check out which destinations you can fly to from Edinburgh airport at www . edinburghairport . com / flights / destinations-and-airlines .
For further information on getting to campus , including information on parking , see pages 94-95 .
City of Edinburgh,
coast and countryside
Edinburgh and the
surrounding area is an
ideal location for your
student years.
As a student at QMU you will have easy
access to Scotland’s beautiful and vibrant
capital city, Edinburgh, and also the
stunning coast and countryside
surrounding the campus.
Edinburgh
Situated in the central belt of Scotland,
south of the Firth of Forth Estuary,
Edinburgh is easily accessible from all
areas of the UK and beyond. It is one of
the most beautiful cities in the world and
continues to rank high in opinion polls
– see page 33. It is a top tourist
destination, particularly in the summer
months when the city comes alive and
plays host to the acclaimed Edinburgh
Festivals. The Fringe Festival is
particularly enjoyed by students in the
city who embrace the month-long
spectacle of comedy, music, drama and
art. Late December is also a popular time
for visitors to ‘Auld Reekie’ as they come
to experience a Scottish New Year at
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations
— now one of the world’s biggest
outdoor parties!
With four universities and a large further
education college, the city is highly
populated by students and is very
student friendly. Much of the culture and
activity of the city is focused around
student life, with students able to share
some facilities — such as student unions
and libraries — that each institution has
to offer. Part-time job opportunities and
graduate job opportunities are excellent
and many students choose to remain in
Edinburgh or the local area during
holidays and after graduating.
Edinburgh is atmospheric and vibrant,
with all you’d expect from a capital city:
packed with shops, cinemas, theatres,
restaurants, pubs, clubs, museums,
tourist attractions, landmarks, art
galleries, concert venues, parks and
sports facilities.
The city is home to Edinburgh Castle.
Dating back to the 12th century, the
spectacular landmark sits in the city
centre on the top of a dormant volcano.
Queen Margaret University is named after
Queen (Saint) Margaret who died in 1093
at Edinburgh Castle. There, St Margaret’s
Chapel was built in her memory by her
son, King David I, in the 12th century. It is
now thought to be the oldest building in
Edinburgh.
If you are seeking culture or history, visit
some of the major attractions including
Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the
Royal Mile, the Whisky Heritage Centre,
Royal Observatory and the Scottish
Parliament. Edinburgh is also home to
various art galleries and museums, all of
which are well worth a visit.
The campus local area
The QMU campus is located to the east
of Edinburgh city centre by the coastal
town of Musselburgh, in the county of
East Lothian. Musselburgh has a
population of around 22,000 and offers a
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