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Making your home in Edinburgh

Here at The MGA Academy of Performing Arts we are proud and delighted to offer excellent training and performing opportunities from one of the most beautiful locations in the world!

Whether you are planning to stay for a while on our Full-Time programme, or want to pop up for a week-long workshop, you’ll find that Edinburgh is full of friendly faces and endless things to do and see.

The City

Edinburgh is a lively mix of historical and modern, from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle through to high street stores and local boutiques. And this being Scotland, great food and drink is never far away. If you want to escape the city buzz then the stunning Scottish coastline and countryside is right at your doorstep.

The city offers a range a residential options, and we have a great bus service, a central train station and airport, making travel into Edinburgh from UK locations, European cities and the rest of the world easy.

And don’t forget that Edinburgh is home to the greatest Performing Arts festival on the planet! During August you can enjoy the crazy carnival atmosphere of the Festivals, and even catch a performance from MGA – that’s if you’re not already in the show yourself!

During our time providing excellent Performing Arts training in Scotland, The MGA Academy has built up strong relationships with residents of Edinburgh and the surrounding area. So training with us is so much more than an ‘ordinary’ student experience – you will end up meeting the locals, and loving our city. In fact you might not want to leave!

Accommodation

As well as the ordinary rental market in Edinburgh, MGA students are able to apply for accommodation in one of the brand new iQ student developments. These blocks of ensuite rooms and apartments are furnished to extrememly high standards, and are conveniently located very close to The MGA Academy. Whether you want to live like a king or in something slightly more low-key, iQ can offer you a student home to suit both lifestyle and budget. Download a pdf with a full description of the new iQ buildings here. If you are interested in applying and would like more information on rent and room options, contact The Academy office.