glasgow your host city introduction to glasgow named one of the world’s top ten must see cities in...
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GlasgowYour host city
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Introduction to Glasgow
• Named one of the world’s top ten must see cities in 2014 by various publications inc. Rough Guide, Fodors, The Guardian, Telegraph, Wanderlust
• Voted 'Friendliest City in the World‘ Rough Guide 2014
• Over 20 museums and galleries
• European Museum of the Year 2013
• Home to Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet
• Over 90 parks and open spaces
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International flight routes & accessible city
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Well Connected City
• 3 International Airports
• Glasgow International Airport only 15 minutes from the convention centre
• Direct flights from over 160 destinations including most major European cities and several North American destinations
• Well connected to major hubs:– Twice daily Emirates flight from Dubai – excellent connection for Asia, Africa
and Australasia– Over 45 flights per day from London– Several daily flights from Amsterdam and Frankfurt
• Discounted fares for delegates
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Easy to get around the city
• Compact city – most delegates walk from their hotel to the
Convention Centre
• Excellent public transport infrastructure
• 2 reduced rate travel passes available for delegates
• 3 minutes by train from conference venue to heart of city centre
• Taxis: very affordable way to get around the city
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Accommodation
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Prepared for British Association for Cytopathology: May 2014
Accommodation for all Budgets
• 6,905 hotel bedrooms within 2 miles of the SECC
• Over 9,500 hotel bedrooms within 10 miles of Glasgow city centre
• Excellent choice of hotels ranging from budget to 5 star international brands
• Wide choice of budget accommodation
• University accommodation within walking distance of the conference venue
Glasgow’s hotels are 18% less than UK average (Hotels.com Price Index Report 2013)
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Prepared for British Association for Cytopathology: May 2014
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Glasgow: A Fun & Memorable City to Enjoy
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Prepared for International Pharmaceutical Federation, February 2014
Fun evenings with colleagues
• Delegates have fun in Glasgow!
• Whisky tasting
• Ceilidh Dancing
• Choose from over 4,000 restaurants and bars
• UNESCO City of Music with over 150 live music events every week
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Explore the city
Kelvingrove Park and University of Glasgow
West End Gallery of Modern Art Victorian Architecture
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Dynamic Cultural Capital
• Over 20 museums and galleries with FREE entry
• European Museum of the Year 2013
• Home to Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet
• Over 90 parks and open spaces – perfect for walks or running.
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Enjoy a Taste of Scotland
• Wish list destination with a unique culture
• Voted “ the most beautiful country in the world” by Rough Guide 2014
• Close to numerous areas of outstanding beauty and National Parks
• Only 40 minutes from Loch Lomond
• Sample Scotland with …• 100 whisky distilleries• 250 castles• 280 mountains to climb• 500 golf courses
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Europe’s Best Island!TripAdvisor’s Traveller Choice 2014
Isle of Lewis and Harris, Scotland
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Looking forward to welcoming you to Glasgow in 2016!