The Hub
Castlehill, Royal Mile

The Hub is a magnificent Gothic building situated at the top of the Royal Mile. It is operated by Edinburgh Festival Centre Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Edinburgh International Festival Society, and is a popular visitor attraction in its own right, welcoming over 500,000 visitors a year. The tip of its spire is the highest point in central Edinburgh, visible for miles around.

The Hub is open all year round, and houses its own restaurant, Cafe Hub; a spectacular Main Hall, which is a popular venue for concerts, ceilidhs, banquets and parties; and two smaller venues, the Dunard Library and the Glass Room, used for meetings and more intimate parties. All of these areas are available for commercial hire. You will also find Hub Tickets here, the central box office for the Edinburgh International Festival and a range of other events throughout the year.

In August the Hub is a busy Festival venue hosting several International Festival events including music, theatre and Festival Insights.

To find out more about The Hub's banqueting and event facitilites, see the latest menus at Cafe Hub, or to take a virtual tour of the building, please visit the Hub web site.

Parking:

• There is a public car park on Castle Terrace, which is downhill off Johnston Terrace from The Hub.
• There is no parking on Johnston Terrace or Castlehill during the Edinburgh Military Tattoo from 7 to 29 August 2009. However, Hub ticket holders can be dropped off on Johnstone Terrance for ease of access.

Access:

• There is level or lift access to all public areas of the building. Hub Tickets' counters are at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
• The Main Hall and the Dunard Library are fully accessible with wheelchair spaces available.
• There is an induction loop system in Hub Tickets and the Main Hall.
• The Dunard Library is equipped with an infra-red hearing enhancement system for use without a hearing aid. Headsets are available from the Manager on Duty.
• There is an accessible unisex toilet with emergency pull cord on the ground floor and one up three steps or using a stair lift.
• Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.
• Bar and Catering facilities are available.
• The lift has voice announcement and Braille buttons.
• Staff are available to assist.

Call 0131 473 2089 if you have any further questions about The Hub.