Momentum 2026 - for delegates
Welcome to Edinburgh from the Momentum partners: British Council Scotland, Creative Scotland and Festivals Edinburgh.
Essential Information
Momentum Delegate Centre
Contact: 00 44 793 454 3380
Opening Hours: 10.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday
Grassmarket Community Project, 86 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QA
Find the Delegate Centre on Google Maps
Our Delegate Centre is the hub for delegate services and events, and you can find the Momentum team there during opening hours. There's a cafe on site.
Your Accommodation
Iona St, Edinburgh EH6 8SW
Find Vita Iona Street on Google Maps
Arrivals:
Lothian Buses 100 Airlink bus runs 24/7 to Waverley Station
Edinburgh Trams currently runs only as far as the West End tram stop.
A taxi will cost around £30-£40 and there is a rank at the airport.
Arrivals
From Edinburgh Airport to your accommodation
Bus
The Airlink 100 bus runs 24/7, every 10-20 minutes, to Waverley Station. You can buy your tickets in advance or on board.
Taxi
There's a taxi rank at the airport. If you need a taxi at other times, we recommend:
City Cabs: +44 (0) 131 228 1211
Central Taxis: +44 (0) 131 229 2468
Tram
Due to a fire in the city centre, the tram currently only runs to the West End tram stop. The tram runs every 10 minutes between 6am and midnight (with an additional night service on Fridays/Saturdays during August). You can buy tickets at the machine at the stop, or use a contactless device to tap on and tap off. You can also plan your journey online.
Delegate Map
Our handy map for delegates highlights festival venues, restaurants and other points of interest around Edinburgh.
Getting Around Edinburgh
We will meet you at your accommodation on the first morning of your programme, to ensure you are comfortable finding your way.
The Momentum Delegate Centre is 2.5km from your accommodation (40 minute walk, or 25 minutes by bus or tram).
Edinburgh is a small and walkable city, and because it is so busy during August, walking is usually quicker than using public transport or taxis. Please bring comfortable shoes and a rain jacket with you - and let us know of your access needs, including if walking might be difficult for you.
Food and drink
Please find some recommendations on our Food & Drink page.