Location and travel information
University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Campus
University Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
United Kingdom
During your time at congress, the University of Glasgow are offering a number of tours during your breaks.
You can take a guided tour round the new James McCune Smith Learning Hub and the Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre. Experience some culture with a tours of the Hunterian Art Gallery and Hunterian Museum. Finally you can explore the History of the campus with a walking tour.
Places on these tours are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Visas
Delegates from some countries may require a Standard Visitor Visa to enter the UK.
Please note that it can take 6-8 weeks to process a visa application so early application is recommended. THE and the University of Glasgow cannot accept any responsibility for visa applications. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy for the registration fee will apply.
THE and the University of Glasgow can provide letters of invitation for registered delegates when requested. Please send a photo/scan of your passport to events@timeshighereducation.com.
We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your visit to Scotland. Please contact your travel agent for further details.
Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.
Below you will find a map to easily browse for hotels and private accommodation. You can hover over an accommodation option to view travel times and distances to the University of Glasgow.
Book at one of our three event partner hotels by clicking on the black pins on the map.
Getting there
BY PLANE
Glasgow International Airport
7 miles west of the university and with direct flight connections to all major European hubs, plus North America and the Middle East.
First Bus's service 77 connects the West End of Glasgow (where the university is) and the airport. Website: firstbus.co.uk. Alternatively, a taxi from the airport to the West End costs ~£21.
The Glasgow Airport Express bus service connects the airport to the city centre. Alternatively, a taxi costs ~£8.
Travelling by taxi couldn’t be easier. With 180 taxis, the iconic white taxi is waiting for you at the pick-up stand directly outside the terminal building, with no need to book in advance. We also recommended using the Glasgow Taxi’s app.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
33 miles southwest of the university
The Stagecoach X77 bus service departs from the airport and takes you to the city centre in 40-50 minutes for £6.80. Website: stagecoachbus.com.
Edinburgh International Airport
42 miles east of the university
The Citylink Air bus service goes directly to Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow. Website: citylink.co.uk.
BY COACH
Buchanan Bus Station is the main terminus for long-distance coaches and is close to Buchanan Street subway station. Timetables at travelinescotland.com.
BY TRAIN
Intercity links to all major cities. Frequent services to Edinburgh (50 minutes) and London (5 hours). There are two city-centre terminals: Glasgow Queen Street (served by Buchanan Street subway station) and Glasgow Central Station (served by St Enoch subway station). Timetables at travelinescotland.com.
BY ROAD
Motorway links provide access to major UK cities. Visit Google Maps for maps and directions.
From Carlisle, Newcastle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction. M8 exits for the University are J18 if travelling from the south, Edinburgh and the north and J19 if coming from Glasgow Airport and the west. Other main routes serving the University include Great Western Road (A82, north of campus), Clydeside Expressway (A814, south) and Byres Road (B808, west).
On campus parking is limited to permit holders. Car parking in the areas around the campus is extremely difficult. There are various pay & display parking spaces around Byres Road and Kelvin Way but spaces are limited. You may want to consider using the city's Subway Park & Ride scheme. This service costs around £5 and Kelvinbridge subway station has parking which is only a 5-minute walk away.
Getting around in Glasgow
Buses
First Bus routes 4, 4A and 15 run through the main campus from the city centre and other routes serve nearby Dumbarton Road, Great Western Road and Byres Road. Journey planner: firstgroup.com.
Subway
Hillhead subway station connects the city centre to the university. Ticket options: spt.co.uk.
Local trains
The nearest rail station is Partick, about one mile west of the university. It has an interchange with the subway and with bus services on Dumbarton Road. Journey planner: scotrail.co.uk.
Cycling
A decent cycle corridor connects the university and the city centre via parkland and dedicated two-lane cycle path. View Glasgow's cycling routes in this interactive map: Glasgow cycling routes.
Nextbike operate a cycle rent scheme in Glasgow. Website: nextbike.co.uk.
The National Cycle Network has leisure routes along the canal and railway paths close to the university. Website: sustrans.org.uk
Taxis
Black taxi cabs can be picked up at most times in the university area and the city centre. We recommend using Glasgow Taxis. Website: glasgowtaxis.co.uk.
You can also phone for a black cab on +44 141 429 7070.
Discover Glasgow
The Hunterian Museum
The Hunterian Museum is a stunning space filled with collections that explore the development of knowledge and understanding and the relationship between Glasgow, Scotland and the rest of the world. Explore the story of Roman settlement in Scotland, the history of medicine in the west of Scotland and the history of colonialism.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Ranked in Lonely Planet's top 500 experiences in the world in 2020, the museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with both locals and visitors. With 22 galleries filled with Europe's finest civic art collections, you'll find everything from art to dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. It is free to visit, find the visiting hours on the website below.
The Clydeside Distillery
Known as 'water of life' in Gaelic, whisky is Scotland's national drink. In the heart of the city, The Clydeside Distillery is the first dedicated single malt distillery in Glasgow in over 100 years. There is a visitor centre and tour celebrating the city and country’s whisky heritage. Be sure to book a distillery tour below and find out more about the globally-renowned drink.
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