Craiglockhart campus is a modern University. The building itself is open plan providing different…read morestudy areas. It encompasses a very popular Starbucks which is always very busy particularly between lectures. I have found the staff to always be helpful and supportive. There is an open-door policy so one can get help and advice at any time. The computer facilities become full during the day and it is sometimes hard to find a computer particularly when one really needs one. There is ample parking but this is regulated by the University. As a result one must pay £48 to park in the car park. This pushes students out into neighbouring streets which I dont believe is favoured by local residents. I would recommend Napier Craiglockhart to anyone. This building is mainly for management, accountancy and law with other subjects being taught at other campuses. There is plenty of transport from the city centre as there is a bus which comes on campus. The staff offer real support making an enjoyable learning experience.

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.

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!

Whitburn Academy is a six-year comprehensive, non-denominational school. The school building opened…read moreoriginally in 1967 and was extensively refurbished and upgraded in 2001/2. It now provides excellent modern educational facilities for pupils from Whitburn and surrounding villages. There are 4 language laboratories ,6 Computing/Business Education Classrooms and 2 IT suites. There are now 10 Science labs,5 Craft & Design labs, 4 Home Economics Rooms, 4 Music Classrooms and 4 Music Tuition Rooms. There is also 1 Gymnasia,1 Games Hall,1 Conditioning Room plus 1 Dance Studio. Also an all weather pitch and changing pavilion plus a Swimming pool. My three children attended this school and all achieved good qualifications. Some of the staff have been there for a long time and this is good when you go to parent nights as they know you and you feel more comfortable discussing your childs education. The Academy is an important part of the community, used for Pantomimes and other shows, the starting point for the yearly gala day and of course it's most recent claim to fame was when local boy, Leon returned after winning X factor!

As far as Edinburgh University's buildings go, Dugald Stewart is certainly the most appealing on…read morethe eye. It's on seven floors, has nice white stone walls and offers a panoramic view of the city. It's the Philosphy, Psychology and Languages base and, being a philosophy student, I'm in here quite a bit handing in essays and finding resources. My director of studies works on the fifth floor and the offices are all in mint condition up there with glass panels, soft carpets and funky seating to wait on. The architecture and decor of the whole building is immaculate. The front door is ridiculously heavy, but this gives me a wierd sense of security every time I walk in!

I can't quite make my mind up on whether this should get 3 or 4 stars, but as I'm feeling generous,…read moreI decided I'd bump it up to 4. This is because, relative to all the other hideous university buildings, this one's actually one of the better specimens. Not only does it not make your eyes bleed (like vampires' eyes in True Blood), but it also has a very peaceful 7th floor area where there is a) free coffee and b) a spectacular view of Arthur's Seat with enormous windows that let as much light in as you could possibly want. It's also where all the Philosophy, Language and Psychology geeks hang. And I'm a fan. I've gone in there before just so that I could sit around and listen to people's interesting conversations. People who knew things about things I could only vaguely grasp. Yes, definitely one of the better buildings Edinburgh University has provided.

The Edinburgh Academy is a very popular school in Stockbridge using the premises of 18th century…read moreacademy. It combines nursery, primary, and secondary classes and offers great care and teaching in small sized classes. Its newest addition is a science centre with first class facilities, known as The Maxwell Science Centre. Parents can trust thei children in the hands of experienced and professional tutors whose primary interest lies in helping developing the talents of their students and also providing opportunities for many social activities. The school is mixed.

Transition Edinburgh University is the kind of project Edinburgh University is in dire need of, you…read moreknow, considering it tends to be kind of inconsiderate in that respect: tearing down old buildings, putting up new ones, etc. I mean, for a really informative review on what their straightforward goals are, look at Matthew's review 'cause he's pretty much spot on, but I can add this: everyone who works there (and I've met a fair share of them) are really passionate about what they're doing. And their kind of work really needs people with their passion and ambition. So, hurrah for Transition.

Transition Edinburgh University is a community project which seeks to encourage students and staff…read moreat the university to create a low carbon way of life. The group offers a large and beneficial number of programmes for people to go on. These include: * The Big Green Makeover - a survey scheme which aims to make your house more energy efficient. * Carbon Conversations - a course which explores the ways you can cut down your carbon emissions. * Handprint Socials - Educational, Fun events which aim to provide people with information regarding carbon free living and climate change. Transition runs a lot more programs and is a great way to tackle the issue of climate change within a university setting. The idea originally started in Ireland and has grown with whole villages becoming Transition groups, and Edinburgh University has the only group of its like in Scotland! A great innovative way to tackle the issues of climate change and cutting carbon emissions!

I first went to RVM through a voucher on KGBdeals as it seemed good value and I had been wanting to…read morefind a reputible singing tutor for some time. I was not disappointed! Gill made me feel comfortable and at ease from the first time we met and made my shyness melt away! I've now been having singing lessons with Gill for about 6 months and can't believe how my confidence has grown! RVM have given me the opportunity to sing with a live band and sing songs I never even dreamt of being able to sing and thought were well out of my range. The lessons are really relaxed and friendly and I always come away from them with a smile on my face. I hardly even notice that I'm learning half the time as I'm having so much fun! Would definitely recommend RVM to anyone looking to learn how to improve their voice and build their confidence levels, and more importantly, to enjoy doing so!!!