Travel
Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland!
Glasgow is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference sessions. The city has a range of cultural attractions including many museums and art galleries offering free entry, such as the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the award-winning Riverside Museum. Visitors can explore the works of artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, walk the city centre Art Mural Trail or take a stroll through one of the many parks and green spaces.
Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music with over 150 live music events per week, plus a full calendar of other exciting events and festivals throughout the year.
The food and drink scene offers something for everyone, from traditional whisky pubs to fine dining, in a variety of lively neighbourhoods including Finnieston (SEC), the City Centre, the West End and Merchant City. Delegates can look forward to a warm welcome in a city voted ‘world’s friendliest city’ by Rough Guides.
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. Plan your trip at: peoplemakeglasgow.com
Arriving by Plane (Scotland)
Both Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports have regular bus links into Glasgow city center, see:
Arriving by Train (Rest of UK)
If you’re flying into other airports across the UK, the easiest way to come to Glasgow is by train, with lines coming from London, Bristol, Manchester and more.
Arriving by Car
While it is possible to arrive by car, we strongly advise against it, since there will be a lot of traffic, as well as only a few and expensive parking options.
For more information on travel options, please visit the Glasgow travel guide.
What to do in Glasgow
Glasgow has a wide variety of museums and sights you may want to take in when you visit. Here are some itineraries and links to help you on your way:
- West End itinerary - covering the area around the conference venue, including famous landmarks like the Hunterian Museum, UoG’s Gilbert Scott Building (built 1891), and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - all must sees!
- City Centre itinerary
- Museums
- Lonely Planet guide to Glasgow
- Rough Guides guide to Glasgow
- Tripadvisor
- Scottish music and piping concerts and ceilidhs
- Glasgow also has a number of theatres and concert halls e.g. the Theatre Royal and Kings Theatre
Food and Drink
Byers Road and Great Western Road feature a number of restaurants close to the conference venue. Beyond the west end, there are a variety of excellent restaurants in the city center and beyond.
Beyond Glasgow
Glasgow is also a fantastic base to visit the rest of Scotland. There are lots of great options here for sightseeing, including:
- sustainable days out from Glasgow that can be reached by train alone
- visits to nearby cities (e.g. Edinburgh, Stirling)
- country parks (e.g. Pollock Park and the Burrell Collection)
- escapes to nature (e.g. Loch Lomond - climb Conic Hill at Balloch for incredible views!)
- to trips further afield (e.g. Oban, the unofficial capital of the West Highlands and the gateway to the Hebridean Isles)
For more information on sightseeing destinations, please visit the Glasgow tourist information guide.
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