Courses start at 9am unless we have made a prior agreement.

Please arrive ten minuets before the course so we can get everyone signed in. Failure to arrive on time can impact how much you accomplish during the course.

For all course at Work of Iron, a cancellation and full refund can be obtained up to 4weeks before the course starts. We will only refund the full amount paid to us and this will not be extended to any consequential loss. For bookings wanting to cancel after the 4weeks full refund period and before the course starts, it would be encouraged that the participant sends a friend or family member in their place. A reschedule will be offered if Work of Iron is able to do so. We regret that the booking will be lost entirely should the place not be filled or able to be rescheduled.

In the rare instance that Work of Iron should have to cancel the booking at any time before the course starts, then the student will be offered a reschedule or a full refund. We cannot be held responsible for any other costs that may occur due to this cancelation.

To claim a refund, you will need to meet the following criteria.

·       It must be less than 4weeks since the booking was made.

·       You must have proof of purchase, email confirmation or e-receipt.

To discuss a cancellation please contact us as soon as possible, via email to Jack@workofiron.co.uk

Participants must be age 18+ for insurance purposes. We can accommodate for ages 11+ who are accompanied by an adult but please get in touch to discuss this with us first.

You will be required to wear stout footwear ideally steel toe cap boots. Rubber boots and riggers are not suitable. The boot needs to protect against anything dropping into or onto them and aid stability in the workshop. Please wear sensible clothing, nothing synthetic or flammable (we are working with fire). Non baggy jeans and close-fitting cotton T-shirts/work wear is advisable. Long hair will need to be tied back, and any jewellery removed. We provide the rest of your PPE including aprons, gloves, safety glasses (we have over glasses safety glasses as well) and ear defenders.

You will need to be wearing suitable clothing and feel free to bring your own additional PPE (we do provide PPE please see the COURSE INFO page).

For day course, the Pitt Market is open 12noon - 9pm Friday - Sunday, if your course runs out side of these hours its advisable to bring a pack lunch. There are no easily accessible shops within the 1 hour break (unless your driving), so please come prepared. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Find us in The Pitt Warehouse at 20 West Shore Road, Granton, Edinburgh, EH5 1QD. When you arrive follow the signs from west shore road down to the promenade (cycle path), carry on past the entrance to Soul Saunas and The Pitt Market along the sea front until you reach the yellow shutter doors, come on in we're next door to Pitt Strength!

Arriving by car?
If your traveling by car we don’t have a car park but there is unrestricted parking along West Shore Road.

The Pitt can be accessed via public transport.

Bus
Lothian is Edinburgh’s local bus provider, you can check timetables and status updates on their website and plan your journey using their journey planner https://www.lothianbuses.com

The closest bus stops to The Pitt are on Waterfront Avenue and Waterfront Broadway, then it’s a short 10 minutes walk down Spiers Bruce Way to us. There are signs to direct you.

Bus routes from
City Centre: 8 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 27 | X29 | 47 | 113
Leith: 16 | 200
From the West: | 200
Blackford | Morningside | Gorgie | Corstorphine: 38

Tram
Edinburgh’s tram runs from the Airport to Newhaven. Newhaven is the nearest stop, from there change to the number 16 or 200 bus. You can check tram timetables and status updates at Edinburgh Trams https://edinburghtrams.com/

Train
Edinburgh has two train stations – Waverley in the East End of the city centre and Haymarket in the West End of the city centre. From either train station, change to one of the bus routes listed.

Cycle
We have bike parking available at the Granton Promenade entrance, and we’re on the Water of Leith to Crammond Cycle path.

Walking
The cycle path is also a walking path.

Taxi
Uber is available in Edinburgh, or you can call a black cab from – Central Taxis on 0131 229 2468 or City Cabs on 0131 229 1211.

Yes, of course, nobody is excluded from our courses! We will need prior notice so we can make any preparations to accommodate you if necessary. Please get in touch to arrange your visit with us.

It is important to understand that the craft involves some moderately hazardous activities. Its common to experience minor burns and blisters when working in a forge. We take health and safety very seriously so it is important to read our COURSE INFO page before visiting Work of Iron.