Edinburgh Campus - Loretto School

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Edinburgh Campus: Loretto School

Accommodation is provided by LORETTO SCHOOL. Here are some useful facts about what's on offer at the Campus:

Loretto Campus is situated centrally in the town of Musselburgh, six miles from Edinburgh.
Beautiful and historic buildings in an extensive landscaped campus.
The Campus staff are very friendly and welcoming to all visitors.
Classrooms are light and airy and conducive to learning.
The Dining Room is modern and well-appointed with in-house catering.
High quality Scottish and European food to satisfy all tastes.
Bedroom accommodation of an excellent standard.
Fantastic indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
Excellent arts & crafts and recreation areas.
Safe and secure environment with 24hour CCTV surveillance.
Local shops and supermarket within walking distance.
Bus stop is 500 metres from school gates.
Regular public bus service to Edinburgh City Centre.
Within easy reach of Edinburgh City Centre.

Care and Welfare

The aim of our staff, at all times, is to ensure that our visitors enjoy every aspect of Scotland from the moment we meet you at the airport until we wave goodbye as you return home. The safety and security of our visitors is of critical importance and please rest assured that the safety and happiness of our students is our priority during their stay with us in Scotland.

Every member of staff is on hand to ensure that you are happy in your studies and in your everyday life at St Andrew's College Summer Schools.

We are ready to offer advice - and we are easy to talk to. If you have any concerns we are always there to help.
We have adedicated Welfare coordinator on each campus 24 hours a day to help you with any matters.

Here are just a few of the areas in which we offer support:

airport transfers arranged
campus tour, orientation, and induction
assistance with visa applications
accommodation
ID card and information pack including city map
assistance with any medical matters
confidential counselling and support
24-hour emergency assistance
advice on local religious and cultural organisations
communication with parents and group leaders.

Accommodation

Balcarres Hall of Residence

All rooms are bright and well appointed;most have washbasins with shower and toilet facilities adjacent. There are several areas for students to use as social rooms.There is a bright main common room and kitchen adjacent; an ever popular room to view the rear garden. Books, TV's and a DVD player are available. There is a computer room providing internet access and printing facilities.

Holm Hall of Residence

Each room has it's own wash hand basin and is adjacent to a shower and seperate toilet. Bathrooms are well distributed over each floor and the house has facilities for students with disabilities. There are two common rooms, each with kitchen area and comfortable seating. Both common rooms have a TV, DVD, CD players and a microwave. There is a computer room with internet access and printing facilities.

Both Halls of Residence are located in a secure gated and landscaped campus which benefits from 24 hour CCTV surveillance.

Damage Deposit

On arrival, every student is required to pay a deposit of £30 against possible damage or loss of keys. This deposit will be refunded on departure providing that no damage or loss of keys has taken place.

Campus Facilities

Football Pitch
Extensive Fields
Tennis courts
All Weather Pitch
Indoor Sports Hall
Theatre
Art Room
ICT Suite
Chapel

Useful Information

All students recieve and ID badge and emergency contact information
Information pack and city map provided
Room keys provided
Rooms cleaned daily
Bed linen changed weekly
Laundry room
Internet access onsite
TV room
Pay phones in Halls of Residence

Musselburgh

Musselburgh is located on the south shore of the Firth of Forth 6 miles east of Edinburgh.
10 minute walk to beautiful beaches ad coastline
Musselburgh's shopping area is less than 500 metres from the School gates.
The Post Office, Banks and Public Library are situated in the centre of the High Street
Musselburgh boasts many small and interesting shops to satisfy all tastes. There are some excellent cafes and restaurants.
Musselburgh has its own Theatre (The Brunton Theatre) a small but interesting Museum and some interesting architecture in and around the town.
Adjacent to Loretto School is Musselburgh Racecourse and a Golf Club.
A Tesco Supermarket is located at the end of the High Street

Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a wealth of attractions to satisfy the all visitors, including Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's premier tourist attraction.
Edinburgh City Centre is a 15 minute bus journey from Loretto School
The city is a unique visitor destination.
The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site lying between two extinct volcanoes,
Edinburgh also boasts an exceptional blend of contemporary restaurants, specialist retailers and tourist attractions.
During the summer festival the city's streets bustling with visitors from around the world.
The Inspiring Capital has an ideal mix of shopping, entertainment, culture and history.
Edinburgh is home to eight of Scotland's most visited 20 free attractions and nine of the top 20 paid-for attractions.