Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland!
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and is easily accessible from the rest of the United Kingdom and overseas. It is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference sessions.
The city has a range of cultural attractions including the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and many museums and art galleries offering free entry.
If you’re extending your stay, Glasgow has excellent travel connections for exploring Scotland and an exciting selection of year-round tours leaving daily for the Scottish Highlands.
Delegates can look forward to a warm welcome in a city voted ‘world’s friendliest city’ by Rough Guides.
Plan your trip at: visitglasgow.com
Glasgow is served by 3 international airports, with connections across the UK and the world:
- Glasgow Airport is only 15 minutes from the city centre with an express bus service from outside the terminal.
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport is very accessible with a 45-minute train or bus ride to the city centre.
- Edinburgh Airport has a direct bus service from the airport to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station which takes under an hour.
More information on airports and airport transfer can be found HERE
The great value Conference Rover ticket lets congress delegates travel around by rail for five days for just GBP 5.
You can also get up to a 50% discount on travel outside the Conference Zone too.
How to buy the Glasgow Conference Rover ticket:
Visit a ScotRail station within the Conference Zone with your delegate ID to buy your Conference Rover ticket.
For more information, see here:
Glasgow Conference Rover | Travel In Glasgow | ScotRail
Visitors travelling to the UK need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The ETA requirement is being introduced in stages for different nationalities over the coming months.
Here you can find official information and apply: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
List of nationalities that can apply for an ETA: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
