British Colonialism, Marine Sciences, & Fisheries Governance
INFORMATION
FOR DELEGATES
CONFERENCE LOCATION
The conference will be held at the University of Strathclyde, which is centrally located in Glasgow City Centre, near George Square and the Merchant City.
A campus map is available here: https://www.strath.ac.uk/maps/
A map to the specific conference building will be shared during the summer once confirmed.
Information on Glasgow City Centre and the Merchant City area can be found here:
GETTING TO GLASGOW
Glasgow is in west central Scotland. It is Scotland’s largest city and is easily accessible from the rest of the United Kingdom and overseas.
Airports
Glasgow is served by 3 international airports, with connections across the UK and the world:
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Glasgow Airport is only 15 minutes from the city centre with an express bus service from outside the terminal.
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport is further outside the city but is accessible with a 45-minute train or bus ride to the city centre.
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Edinburgh Airport has a direct bus service from the airport to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station which takes under an hour.
Rail
Glasgow is well connected by train from across the UK by 2 main stations:
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Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow to the south
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Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Edinburgh and the north
Avanti West Coast runs several daily services to London with a journey time of approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.
The Caledonian Sleeper connects London to Glasgow with overnight services.
Eurostar international high-speed railway service connects European mainland destinations to Glasgow via London (St Pancras station).
Around Glasgow
Glasgow is a very compact city and easy to get around on foot. There are also subway, bus, cycling, and taxi services.
More information on getting to and around Glasgow can be found here: https://www.visitglasgow.org.uk/convention-bureau/meeting-planners/travel/
Visa Information
Delegates travelling from outside the UK may require a visa to attend the conference. Please check your visa requirements using the UK Government's official guidance: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/tourist-short-stay-visas
If you require an invitation letter to support your visa application, please contact David Wilson at david.wilson.101@strath.ac.uk as early as possible, as visa processing times can be lengthy.
We recommend checking requirements and beginning any application well in advance of the conference.
ACCOMMODATION
There are a number of hotels in the Merchant City and the university is a short walk from most City Centre locations.
These hotels are particularly well-placed and usually offer reasonable rates:
Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre (George Square) hotel
187 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1YU
Moxy Glasgow Merchant City
210 High Street, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, G4 0QW
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/glaox-moxy-glasgow-merchant-city/overview/
Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
201 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1DQ
https://www.mercureglasgow.co.uk/
AC Hotel Glasgow
260 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G1 1QX
https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/glaar-ac-hotel-glasgow/overview/
There are a number of other hotels available in the nearby vicinity:
https://www.visitglasgow.com/plan-your-trip/where-to-stay
FURTHER INFORMATION
You can use the following link for more information on Glasgow including how to get here, accommodation, and things to do: https://www.visitglasgow.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here-and-around
Tourist Information: https://www.visitglasgow.org.uk/convention-bureau/meeting-planners/tourist-information/
Tours: https://peoplemakeglasgow.com/things-to-do/tours
What’s On: https://peoplemakeglasgow.com/whats-on
There’s also more information and resources available here: https://www.visitglasgow.org.uk/convention-bureau/meeting-planners/
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about visiting and staying in Glasgow then please do not hesitate to contact David Wilson on david.wilson.101@strath.ac.uk