Finding your way around

Find out how to navigate the campus and the city

The School and University

The School of Physics and Astronomy

The Head of School is Professor James Dunlop.  Most of the management of the postgraduate taught teaching is the responsibility of the Director of Teaching, Dr. Kristel Torokoff.

The School of Physics and Astronomy can be found across two sites - the James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) at King's Buildings and the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh (ROE) on Blackford Hill. The Institute for Astronomy is based at the ROE.

• The School Website - you can find out about news, events and general information about the school
• James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) - information about JCMB with directions and maps
• Royal Observatory, Edinburgh (ROE) - information about ROE with directions and maps

JCMB and ROE Navigation

The main entrance to JCMB is on Level 2 (not Level 1).  

When you first go 'up the hill' to visit the Institute for Astronomy at the Royal Observatory, you should call in at the Lodge by the main gate who will point you in the right direction to meet with academic staff.

Campus map and tour

All the University locations are listed on the campus map.  You may wish to get familiar with your new surroundings by going on a self-guided campus tour.

The city of Edinburgh

Travelling within Edinburgh

The University's guide on public transport within the city.

Things to do in Edinburgh

Visit the University 'what to see and do' pages.