Venue

Glasgow is one of Europe’s most exciting and beautiful destinations, combining energy and sophistication with some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery.  It is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe, which characterises itself with culture and design.
 
The conference will be held in the Thistle Hotel Glasgow. The hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of Glasgow's entertainment and shopping area. 

Thistle Hotel Glasgow
Cambridge Street
Glasgow
G2 3HN

Web: www.thistlehotels.com/glasgow

Getting to Glasgow
Glasgow's international airport is a 20 minute drive from the conference venue, and provides direct access to and from major European and North American cities. The city sits on the nation-wide transport system with fast rail and road access to all the UK's principal cities.

By Air
Glasgow International Airport
Glasgow International Airport is located 8 miles (13 kilometres) west of Glasgow City Centre.

A taxi to the city centre will cost approximately £15-20. A direct airport bus also operates between the city and the airport every 20 minutes and fares are £3.50/£5.00 for single/return journeys.
www.glasgowairport.com

Glasgow Prestwick International Airport
Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is located 30 miles (48 kilometres) south of Glasgow. A railway station is adjacent to the Airport with regular direct trains to the city centre which take 45 minutes. Approximate cost is around £3.00 and tickets are purchased on the train.
http://www.gpia.co.uk/

A taxi to the city centre will cost approximately £55.

By Rail
Glasgow's Central Station is connected with most cities in the UK, while Queen Street Station serves central and northern Scotland. Call National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7484950 or click here for rail travel links.

Map
Click here to download a map of Glasgow (pdf file 760kb).