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National Office

Twenty-four staff work from the National Office, based on the outer edge of Edinburgh.

To find out who's who you can download our Organogram:
Who's who at MS Society Scotland (715 kb) [pdf]

Please note the following amendments to the Organogram, which will be updated shortly:

- Naseem Iqbal has replaced David Pringe as Finance and Admin Assistant

- Valerie Johnston has joined the Society as Regional Programme Co-ordinator for Self-Management courses in the West of Scotland.

Full directions to the National Office are below.

Address:
MS Society Scotland
National Office
Ratho Park
88 Glasgow Road
Ratho Station
Newbridge EH28 8PP

Telephone Number: 0131 335 4050

Fax Number : 0131 335 4051

E-mail:enquiries@mssocietyscotland.org.uk

MS Society, Scotland's office is located within Ratho Park, a new office development fronting onto the A8. Situated on the West side of Edinburgh it is approximately 1 mile from Edinburgh Airport, 3½ miles from South Gyle Train Station and ½ mile from Newbridge Interchange providing direct access to the M8 and the M9.

Coming by Road

From Edinburgh, take the A8 from the city centre towards Glasgow. Pass the airport on your right and shortly before the Newbridge roundabout turn left towards Ratho Station. Ratho Park is the first turning on your right as you turn into Station Road.

From Glasgow, follow the M8 towards Edinburgh. Follow the signs for Edinburgh Airport which will bring you to the Newbridge roundabout. Take the first exit left (beside the petrol station). Immediately past the garage take first left, then first left again (under the motorway), then first left again. Follow the road for ~500m and at the T-junction turn left. Ratho Park is on the left, 100m past the T-junction.

From the North, follow the signs from either the M9 or Forth Road bridge towards Edinburgh. This will bring you to the Newbridge Roundabout. Take the 3rd exit (towards the petrol station) and follow the instructions above as per travel from Glasgow.

There is ample car parking available for visitors. Disabled car parking is located directly in front of MS Society, Scotland's office.

Coming by Public Transport - Bus Service

Edinburgh - First Bus (green) Numbers 12 and 38

Number 12 departs from Bus Shelter Number 10 and Number 38 departs from Bus Shelter Number 11. Both stops can be found at the bottom end of Waterloo Place, Edinburgh until the new bus station is finished. You can also get these buses from Haymarket and Corstorphine.

The scheduled stop is Ratho Station. This is the stop just before you reach the metal bridge (flyover). The first exit to your left will take you into Station Road where you will see Ratho Park. Take the next road to your right and carry on round until you see the main entrance to Ratho Park. MS Society, Scotland's office is located on the ground floor, immediately to your right as you come through the main door.

Glasgow - Scottish Citylink Service 900 (blue and yellow)

Buses run approximately every 30 minutes from Buchanan Bus Station. The scheduled stop is just before the metal bridge (flyover) after the Newbridge Roadabout. Cross over the metal bridge . You will see Ratho Park immediately in front of you. The office is situated just off Station Road which is the road directly in front of you when you come down the steps. Turn into Ratho Park, on your right, and this will take you into the office complex. MS Society, Scotland's office is located on the ground floor, immediately to your right as you come through the main door.

Coming by Air

The MS Society, Scotland National Office is approximately two miles from Edinburgh Airport.

Hotels in the Area

Please let us know if you would like or help in arranging hotel accommodation in the Ingliston area. MS Society, Scotland has established a corporate rate with one of the local hotels.

Special Needs

If you wish to visit the National Office and would like assistance please do not hesitate to contact us in advance of your visit and we will help you with your arrangements.




 
 


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