Location & Travel Options
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CONFERENCE LOCATION - GLASGOW
Glasgow is home to the Art Nouveau architectural wonders of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and reputedly the best shopping outside of London. Yet Loch Lomond and the romantic Trossachs, gateway to the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands, are right on Glasgow’s doorstep. Scotland is superb for golfers and some of the world’s greatest courses, such as Royal Troon and Turnberry are just a short drive way. The following website is filled with information specifically designed for conference delegates visiting Glasgow: www.seeglasgow.com/convention-bureau/delegates/welcome
Click on the thumbnail to download a PDF map of Glasgow City Centre showing recommended hotels and airport bus stops.
CONFERENCE VENUE - RADISSON SAS HOTEL
For delegates wishing to locate the Radisson Hotel by post, telephone, fax, e-mail, website or satellite navigation, the full details are as follows: Radisson SAS Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL. Tel: 0141 204 3333. Fax: 0141 204 3344. E-mail: info@glasgow@radissonSAS.com Website: www.glasgow.radisson.com Numerous public bus services stop near the Radisson Hotel or at the nearby Central Station – about 2 minutes walk along Hope Street. There is also a subway system around the City Centre on which the nearest stop is St Enoch on Argyle Street. For further information call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 2233 or click on www.travelinescotland.com ACCOMMODATION
GETTING TO GLASGOW Glasgow is easily accessible from most parts of the world by air, rail, road or sea. It is served by two international airports - firstly Glasgow International just a 15 minute drive from the City Centre with a frequent shuttle bus service - and secondly Glasgow Prestwick, which is served by a 40 minute train journey to the City Centre. Both Airport Services drop passengers a very short walk from the Radisson SAS Hotel. By Air: Glasgow International has flights from around 100 airports world-wide, whilst Prestwick has about 20, mainly low-cost services, from UK and other European Airports. See www.glasgowairport.com and www.gpia.co.uk From Glasgow International Airport (GLA) the Glasgow Flyer Airport Bus (Service 500) leaves about every 10 minutes during the daytime with a scheduled journey time of 25 minutes to the Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station. The nearest bus stop for the Conference is at the end of Bothwell Street near to Central Station. The nearest pick up point for the return to the Airport is in Waterloo Street. The bus fare is currently £3.95 single or £6.30 return. For the latest information call 0844-800-4411 or click www.glasgowflyer.co.uk From Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) there is a First Scot Rail train between the Airport and Glasgow Central Station which departs every half hour at about 10 minutes to and 20 minutes past each hour with a scheduled journey time of about 45 minutes. The single fare is currently £5.85. All air passengers travelling to and from the airport will receive 50% discount on the standard rail fare if they show their official flight confirmation and photo ID to the train conductor when buying their ticket. For further information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or click on www.nationalrail.co.uk Glasgow Prestwick Airport is also served by Stagecoach Western Express Bus Service X77 to/from Glasgow Buchanan Street Station. Also the X99/X100 express bus offers passengers a fast, comfortable and reliable service between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick airport. For further information on the Stagecoach Services telephone: 0141 552 4961. For transport to and from Glasgow International Airport it will be cheaper to pre-book a private hire car by e-mail to info@eastwoodmearns.com Then on arrival at the airport call 0141 638 7041 before you collect your luggage. For returning to the Airport call the same number or alternatively 0141 557 1110. The normal private hire fare from the Airport to the Radisson Hotel during the daytime is about £12 depending on traffic conditions. Airport Taxis will be dearer. In the City, taxis can usually be found waiting at Glasgow Central and Queens Street Stations or they can be called up on 0141 429 7070. By Rail: Most major cities in England are linked by rail to Glasgow’s Central Station, which is adjacent to the Radisson SAS Hotel. Most Scottish rail services serve Queen Street Station, which has a FREE shuttle bus transfer to Central Station for rail passengers. Click here for a useful map showing the routes and National Rail Passenger Operators in Great Britain. Non-UK residents may find the following websites of use when making your travel arrangements: www.britrail.com and www.scotlandrailway.com They both offer a variety of passes and travel products that visitors from overseas will find helpful. By Road: Glasgow is at the centre of a first class motorway network linking with every part of the UK and Ireland. The Radisson SAS Hotel is just two minutes away from junction 19 on the M8 - follow AA signs for 'ISBE Conference'. There are several public Car Parks near the Radisson Hotel as marked on the map. The nearest is an NCP Car Park with 555 spaces in Oswald Street where the parking charge is currently £10.60 for 6 to 9 hours and £11.90 up to 24 hours. There is only limited on-street parking for unloading on the west side of the Hotel in Robertson Street By Sea: For ferries from Ireland see www.superfast.com ; www.seacat.co.uk ; www.poirishsea.com |
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Glasgow
The Radisson SAS Hotel is located on the corner of Argyle Street, just opposite the southern exit of Glasgow Central Station, the arrival station for all rail services from England. This modern Scandinavian style hotel has been awarded five stars by the Tourist Board Visit Scotland, in recognition of its exceptional standards of services and facilities. It has the best combination of large meeting rooms and bedrooms in Glasgow. See
There are over
17,000 hotel bedrooms in Glasgow, many of which, within and close to the Radisson SAS Hotel, will be reserved for ISBE Conference Delegates at discounted rates until 30th September 2007. Full details
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available on the 
