National Hockey Academy, Peffermill, Edinburgh - Venue Details
National Hockey Academy - Bird's Eye View (courtesy Edinburgh University)
Directions
National Hockey Academy Peffermill
Peffermill Playing Fields
University of Edinburgh
42 Peffermill Road
Edinburgh EH16 5LL
FROM THE EAST
If approaching via the A1, leave at the Newcraighall Junction. At the roundabout at the bottom of the slip road follow the A6095 (Craigmillar). Keep following these signs for about 3 km until you see two high-rise blocks on the left hand side. Peffermill Playing Fields are located on the left hand side. Ignore the first large blue University sign and continue along Peffermill Road. The main entrance is 150 metres approx after the road bends to the left.
If approaching from Musselburgh, at the lights beside the Caprice restaurant, follow the A6095 (Newcraighall and Craigmillar) signs then follow the above directions.
FROM THE SOUTH
If approaching by the A702 or the A701, join the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass eastbound at the Hillend jct and leave at the next jct, Straiton. At the end of the slip road follow the A701 city centre signs. Continue on the A701 until you come the major crossroads traffic lights junction (about 2.5 km) with Cameron Toll Shopping Centre on the right.
If approaching via the A7 or A68 take the A7 city centre exit at the Sheriffhall roundabout. Stay on the A7 until you come to the major crossroads traffic lights junction (about 2.5 km) with Cameron Toll Shopping Centre on the right.
Keep in the right lane and turn right (A6095 Craigmillar), passing Cameron Toll Shopping Centre on the right. Go straight across the mini roundabout and at the next large roundabout take the second exit (A6095 Craigmillar) on to Peffermill Road. The main entrance to Peffermill Playing Fields is approx 200 metres on the right hand side, just after Capital Motors and Two Wheels.
FROM THE WEST
If approaching from the M9, continue to its termination where it joins the M8, ensuring you follow signs for the M8 East (Edinburgh). Once on the M8, or if approaching from the M8, continue to its termination (Hermitage Gate roundabout) and follow signs for the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass eastbound. Stay on the A720 until the Straiton Junction where you leave the Bypass. At the end of the slip road, follow the A701 city centre signs. Continue on the A701 until you come to the major crossroads traffic lights junction (about 2.5 km) with Cameron Toll Shopping Centre on the right. Keep in the right lane amd turn right (A6095 Craigmillar), passing Cameron Toll shopping centre on the right. Go straight across the mini roundabout and at the next large roundabout take the second exit (A6095 Craigmillar) on to Peffermill Road. The main entrance to Peffermill Playing Fields is approx 200 metres on the right hand side, just after Capital Motors and Two Wheels.
BY RAIL
Edinburgh is well served by the national rail network. All trains arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of the city and from there a 15 minute (approx) taxi ride will take you to Peffermill. Example journey times by train to Edinburgh from:
Aberdeen 2hrs 30mins Manchester 3hrs 50mins
Birmingham 4hrs 30mins Newcastle 1hr 30mins
Glasgow 50mins Liverpool 4hrs 30mins
Inverness 4hrs London 4hrs 20mins
More detailed information can be found on the National Rail website [www.nationalrail.co.uk], the ScotRail website [www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/], or by contacting the National Rail Enquiry line on + 44 (0) 8457 48 49 50.
BY AIR
Edinburgh Airport [www.edinburghairport.com/] has regular scheduled services to a wide range of destinations across the British Isles and Continental Europe. It is also well served by connecting flights via British and other European hub airports to almost anywhere in the world. Cars can be hired at the airport or alternatively a 20 minute (approx) taxi journey will take you to Peffermill.
BY BUS
A number of bus companies operate regular services to Edinburgh from major Scottish and British cities. Contact National Express [www.nationalexpress.com] for more information.
(directions courtesy of Edinburgh University)