The Hub, our Festival home, is situated near the top of the hilly Royal Mile. 

We are surrounded by cobblestones and the buzz of the crowd, and a few doors down from Edinburgh Castle, where the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is performed throughout August.

Due to the large number of people who attend each performance of the Tattoo, a road closure area comes into effect for safety reasons. 

This prevents car or taxi drop-offs for our own audience. We understand that this is a barrier to many people, including disabled people and people with limited mobility. To support people with this experience we have been working closely with the Tattoo to provide The Hub Shuttle. 

Already booked your performance? Find out how the shuttle will operate on the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pick-Up?

At the bottom of Johnston Terrace, next to NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace. This car park has five accessible parking bays, and is a flat, five-minute walk to Lothian Road which has lots of public transport links.

Where is Drop-Off?

Outside the main entrance of The Hub at the top of Johnston Terrace. The return journey will depart from the upper part of Johnston Terrace and drop-off at the bottom of Johnston Terrace

What is the Vehicle like?

The shuttle vehicle is a specially adapted car which is accessible for wheelchair users and those using mobility aids. 

How long does the journey last?

Approximately five minutes and friendly ushers and stewards will be available to assist with directions or other needs.

How much does this cost?

All Hub Shuttle services are free to use.

Are there wheelchairs available?

We have two venue wheelchairs available for anybody that needs them at The Hub. Booking is not required.

The Hub Shuttle Schedule

Find out how The Hub Shuttle will operate on the evening of your performance.

11–17 August

Triptic
The Sidiki Dembele Ensemble
Ímar
Rising Stars: Classical Jam
Up Late: Jazz Jam
Østerlide
Up Late with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

18–25 August

Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain
Yahya Hussein Abdallah & Jasser Haj Youssef
Canvas of Sound with Tazeen Qayyum
Master Musicians with Peirani & Segal
Up Late with Sissoko, Segal, Parisien & Peirani
William Barton
Up Late with Joep Beving & Maarten Vos
Endea Owens - no shuttle as regular vehicle access is available

The Hub Shuttle Timings

For: Triptic, The Sidiki Dembele Ensemble, Ímar, Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain, Yahya Hussein Abdallah & Jasser Haj Youssef, Canvas of Sound with Tazeen Qayyum

• Book Now - you must pre-book to use this service
• Pre-show timings: arrive by 6.50pm. Please note there will be no other vehicle support to The Hub after this time.
• Post-show timings: 9.30pm - 10pm 

The Hub Shuttle Timings

For: Rising Stars: Classical Jam

• This service does not require pre-booking
• Shuttle service, multiple trips available
• Pre-show timings: 5.30pm – 6pm
• Post-show timings: 8.15pm - 8.45pm 

The Hub Shuttle Timings

For: Up Late: Jazz Jam, Up Late with Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Up Late with Sissoko, Segal, Parisien & Peirani, Up Late with Joep Beving & Maarten Vos

• This service does not require pre-booking
• Shuttle service, multiple trips available
• Pre-show timings: 9.25pm – 10pm
• Post-show timings: 11.15pm - 11.45pm

The Hub Shuttle Timings

For: Østerlide, Master Musicians with Peirani & Segal, William Barton

• This service does not require pre-booking
• Shuttle service, multiple trips available
• Pre-show timings: 6.15pm – 7pm
• Post-show timings: 8.15pm - 8.45pm  

We look forward to seeing you in August 💛 Any questions please get in touch with our Access Manager at [email protected].