Picturesque building in a great location overlooking princes street, the courtyard although small…read moreand quite busy with tourists, holds a statue of John Knox. You need ID to access the library but if you wait around for someone to come in or out you might be lucky and once inside you will be greeted by beautiful stained glass windows. It's unclear though where visitors are allowed to roam so some info on this would be helpful.

As well as being a stunning building to admire from the outside, New College is an excellent venue…read morefor hosting events as well. It stands on top of The Mound and so has an imposing look, visible from Princes Street and beyond. Like Edinburgh itself, which has old and new towns, the university has Old College and New College. Also like the city, both old and new are quite old indeed. The building dates from 1846 and houses the School of Divinity at the University. However, there are also rooms that can be rented out for events, and that's what brought me here. Our ball happened in Rainy Hall, a stunning hall, with crests and coats of arms all around. Walking in through the main gate of the college brings one to the very Hogwarts-like quadrangle, which makes for some great photo ops. Once inside the building, all of the interior architecture also captures one's attention. However, I am far from an expert on this, so that's quite enough comments about architecture! Rainy Hall is an intimate venue for events. It comfortably accommodated our ~60 attendees, but much more than this and ceilidh dancing would become somewhat difficult. Catering and bar service are provided by the University's own Edinburgh First, with friendly, efficient staff, and a good selection of drinks at the bar. The food quality is very good, though portion sizes leave a lot to be desired. My recommendation to visit New College is twofold. As a tourist, the astoundingly beautiful building makes for excellent photographs. On top of this, for reasonably small events of up to 70 people, the Rainy Hall is an excellent venue to consider.

My friend gave me a guided tour and all I can say about this University is I really wished I had…read moregone here (and could afford it). It's so amazing, and pretty, and people are friendly, and they have all these cool events advertised (like a cheese party!!!). Teviot row house is also the oldest student union building in the world (My friend told me) and it looks great! they have a sports bar, library bar, and other various bars for different functions and settings.

Home to some of the ugliest buildings on earth (can I get a round of applause for Appleton Tower's…read moresheer foulness please?) the University of Edinburgh was the place of my 'further education'. Superficially the Uni does well in the league tables (23rd in the world I think) but the real student experience is pretty patchy. The main library is probably the best example of this. Spanning over six floors this building houses millions of books and resources but for some reason there never seemed to be any of the ones I wanted! At the beginning of every year at least one of my courses was complaining that their books hadn't been put on short loan and that keen students had already checked out the course work for the year. There was also a constant issue of people hogging computers, leaving their books and coats on the table and then heading off to Bristo Square for a leisurely lunch. Annoying! Nonetheless I did enjoy my studies at Edinburgh a lot. The uni attracts some brilliant lecturers especially in the History and Politics departments (my degree). Dr Day, Dr Cogliano and Dr Bates were my favourite historians although I would have to say that the international relations and politics of human rights courses were very impressive. In recent years the University has come out quite badly in 'student satisfaction' surveys primarily because of the time it took to get coursework marked and returned. As I left I could see that there were real efforts being made to reverse these patterns but as far as most of us were concerned it was a bit too little too late. Despite this I would still say that Edinburgh is a great University and I miss it a lot!

Old college is part of the University of Edinburgh so I tend to come here often due to lectured and…read moreadministrative stuff. However, this I place I think is one of Edinburgh iconic buildings and a "must see" by visitors. The square has various decorations during the time of year or the festivities. For example during Christmas they had A huge Christmas tree while on Chinese New Years they had replicas of statues of the terracotta soldiers. If anything, this is a great spot to take that selfie or pic to capture the beauty of the buildings that can be found in Edinburgh. It's also free entrance so why not take advantage of the beautiful backdrop?! What's also nice is after taking 5-10 min to come here (not much to see really), you can head to the national museum. If you're a student at the University of Edinburgh this place is where you can find big lecture halls and the important registrar office.

Some years ago, when I was considering becoming a student at the University of Edinburgh, I…read moreremember being dazzled in the prospectus by glossy photographs of magnificent quadrangles, ancient libraries, and walkways adjoined by rows of impressive granite columns. "It really is the Athens of the north," I thought, and promptly completed my application. Little did I know that I would spend most of my university career on the 12th floor of a concrete tower block on the corner of George Square, holed up in the 1960s architectural travesty that is the main library, or frantically typing essays in an underground computer lab commonly known as 'the bunker.' However, those enticing images in the university brochure were not complete fabrication - such elegant structures do exist in the university's extensive property holdings, and Old College is one of the most impressive. Dating from the 18th century, it is built on a grander scale than its spin-off, New College, with a conspicuous dome, arched facades and balustrades built around a wide open courtyard, all very imposing in Edinburgh's trademark grey stone. Today, only a privileged few law students actually get to come and have classes here. But I often make excuses to walk through Old College, just to briefly admire the sweeping scale of the place and delude myself that being a student at Edinburgh really does involve inhabiting such majestic environs on a daily basis.

I'm a part-time PhD student at Moray House and have had a good experience thus far. My supervisors…read moreare excellent, the library is convenient, the buildings are good, and they're currently doing build building works to convert the parking lot in the centre of the 'campus' to be a lovely garden. There could be a better sense of community facilitated by the staff, but I think things are generally pretty good and improving compared to the last reviewer's remarks.

I'd heard of Moray House School of Education way before I ever approached it: through people I knew…read morewho studied there or had offices there; and through the Edinburgh University Library's catalogue that kept trying to send me there to pick up books (which is just unnecessarily out of the way, really). So, the Moray House School of Education is, duh, the School of Education. It's located right next to Paterson's Land and the building where the Bongo Club, aka between Holyrood and Canongate.

English Language School, which also teaches highers and A levels as an alternative to 6th form…read morecollege. IT's nice and central, with a cool international atmosphere and the staff are amazing.

I did a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course here, and even though it was hard…read morework, I had a brilliant time. It's in a nice and accessible part of Edinburgh, in a beautiful old building. The course instructors were good at motivating the class, and instilling us with confidence to teach. The group I was in bonded together nicely which made the whole experience very pleasant. The school also has its own cafe where students can relax together.

Ok, I have officially fallen in love with Potterow. it plays the WORST but the BEST music ever, it…read morehas the cheesiest men and the bouncers are brilliant criac. I love it!!!!

I LOVE POTTERROW!! It is one of several of Edinburgh University's student unions and it is by far…read moremy favourite. It is a great place to sit and do some work during the day or to have lunch with friends in. It has a shop selling sandwiches, snacks, drinks etc as well as magazines and stationary. It also sells Edinburgh University goods such as hoodies and folders. The best aspect of this store for me is the sushi - it sells the most amazing sushi which is very reasonably priced - £2.99 for six maki rolls. The shop is always busy at lunch time and the staff are very friendly. Potterrow occasionally holds gigs at night for small bands to come and play, but the union really comes alive on a Saturday night for the Big Cheese, one of my favourite places to go for a night out in Edinburgh. It used to be free entry, but it is now only free until 10pm and then it is £3 to get in. The music is cheesy pop from the '70s to '90s mixed with current chart music. The drinks are very cheap, but the one downside to the Big Cheese is the massive queue to get in which seems to move so slowly. They do take their time in letting the students into the union, but once you are in it is definitely worth it!

I did training for a job working on behalf of the University of Edinburgh here and the facilities…read morehere are really great. As you would expect for an informatics forum it is kitted out with good levels of equipment the students that frequent it. The Informatics forum's main purpose is to be the hub for informatics students (of course), but also the humanities and social sciences department and the student support service department. The design of the building is really great and is a true example of how modern architecture can really complement and cohabit amongst older buildings.

The Informatics Forum, just like the Dugald Stewart Building is a very recent appearance on…read moreEdinburgh University's George Square campus. Because it's essentially the same building. But somehow, probably because it houses people who might actually have careers (instead of the plain ol' geeks at the Dugald Stewart side of the establishment), it's actually way snazzier than DSB. I only know this because I went into the Informatics Forum for one of those hour-long above-minimum-wage experiments that you do when you're unemployed and desperate. They had paintings! Or, one painting. But that's one more than I've ever seen in the Dugald Stewart Building.

Set quite a bit back from the busy Forrest Road, the Forrest Hill Building is one of the best kept…read moresecrets at the University of Edinburgh. Unknown to thousands of first and second year students this student is bliss for older students who want some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of George Square. The building is spread over six floors and has many rooms which can accommodate tutorials. Even though at first it takes forever to find the building, then the actual room, it is a great environment to have a tutorial as it is quiet and you will not get disturbed. On top of this, since many of the rooms are not fully booked out, many students come and use them for some quiet study space. I have done that quite a few times and no one has bothered me and the staff are fine with it. Furthermore, the building is home to Transition, a group which raises awareness of environmental issues such as low carbon living. A great building and one, which is unknown to most. So please, let's keep it that way!

I attended the old Telford college when it was at Crew toll, I was there for 3 years and loved…read moreevery min of it. The staff are very supportive to the students needs and very helpful. I recommend this college to anyone who's willing to gain new skills and qualifications. Telford college has a wide range to choose from.

If you have a bit of spare time in edinburgh and are interested in the art of millinery the telford…read morecollege offers a great city and guilds 18 week millinery course (no experience required). The telford college is a new building and has a great studio space for courses such as millinery. This course takes you through the making of a felt hat, straw hat and fabric hat....(I've just completed my felt hat!). If you are not looking to dedicate so much time to the art of millinery keep your eyes and ears peeled for courses run by a charity called Hat Walk. These two day courses are run through the telford college and leaves you with a fabulously fun hat or two!

As a student, there are some places, which over the years, you eventually dread to visit. The Hugh…read moreRobson building, for me, is certainly one of those. Located in George Square, this place is famous for its twenty four hour computer lab, one of the few located in George Square. You might be thinking, well that's great, I can go there to do work anytime I please! However, the Hugh Robson's nickname sends shivers down a student's back - The Bunker! Yes, the computing lab is on the basement level, with one larger room (with no windows) and two smaller rooms (one with windows). The computers are all the same and there are printing facilities. However, that is not the issue! Round the time when essays are due in, this place is full all night, and what a depressing state of affairs it is! Students who evolve to resemble zombies, bins full of unhealthy snacks and even worse, the atmosphere of hopelessness! Do yourself a favour, don't leave an essay till the last moment, no student wishes another student to experience a night in the Hugh Robson!

Hugh Robson Building is the place to come when you have an impending assignment or exam to be…read moregetting on with. I usually just work in my flat or the library, but when the internet goes down I head straight to Hugh Rob. The atmosphere is verging on depressing with no windows and simple decor. Yet with limited distraction it offers a great place to work. The computers are all in good condition and easy to use (unlike those stupid apple macs in the library!!), great for downloading necessary documents for any work you may have. Hugh Robson is nobodies favourite place in the world but it's a great place to come to get in the zone for doing some work.