Travel
All ICES VII programming and exhibits will take place at Glasgow Caledonian University. Sessions are slated to be in the Annie Lennox Building, with exhibits, posters, and food functions in the Sir Alex Ferguson Library.
The closest airport is Glasgow (GLA). Located 10 miles from Glasgow City Centre, GLA offers 30 airlines serving more than 100 destinations worldwide, including Canada, the US, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Gulf. Glasgow is Scotland’s principal long-haul airport and largest charter hub. Other airports serving the city are Edinburgh and Glasgow Prestwick.
There are also two rail stations in the city: Glasgow Queen Street Station and Glasgow Central Station. For more information about train routes and bookings, visit the People Make Glasgow website.
Did you know GCU is accessible not only by rail and car, but also via walking routes and cycling? Find out more about various transit options on GCU’s website.
Did you know Glasgow is a multiple time “World’s Friendliest City” winner?
Glasgow is considered a cultural powerhouse, ranked by the Mercer Cost of Living Survey as one of Europe’s most cost-effective cities and the first in the UK to be included in the Global Destination Sustainability Index. In addition, the city has the largest academic community outside London, with world-leading research in life sciences, engineering, science, and technology.
With a variety of restaurants, shopping, events and festivals, museums, and filming locations to see and explore, there are endless options for how to spend your time outside the conference. Tips, tours, and recommendations can be found on the People Make Glasgow website.
Interested in knowing how to plug in your hair dryer or how much to tip? View practical information about traveling to Glasgow.
The Glasgow City Council has provided information about accessibility in and around Glasgow. This includes guides to various attractions, venues, and restaurants. The Glasgow Convention Bureau has additional information about transit options.
