Venue
SECC – Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
Exhibition Way
Glasgow, G3 8YW
www.secc.co.uk
Climate
Owing to its westerly position, Glasgow is one of Scotland's mildest areas. Temperatures are considerably and consistently higher than most places of equal latitude away from the UK, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream Drift. The spring months (March to May) are generally mild. Many of Glasgow's trees and plants begin to flower at this time of the year and parks and gardens are filled with spring colours. The summer months (May to September) can vary considerably between mild and wet weather or warm and sunny. Average temperatures in June range between 8ºC – 17ºC (48ºF – 63ºF).
For more information about Glasgow, please visit:
http://www.seeglasgow.com
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/AboutGlasgow/Touristattractions
City Accessibility
By Air: Glasgow is served by 3 international airports:
- Glasgow International Airport which serves domestic flights as well as flights from several European destinations and North America. It is located just a 12 minutes car journey from Glasgow city centre. From 2011 there will be a direct train link from this airport to the city center.
- Glasgow Prestwick International Airport which is located 32 miles south west of Glasgow, and serves low priced charter flights from Ryan Air to over 22 destinations.
- Edinburgh International Airport which is located just 45 minutes drive from Glasgow and offers delegates an alternative opportunity to fly direct in to central Scotland.
By Rail:
Glasgow has the most extensive urban rail network in the UK outside of London with rail services traveling to a large part of the West of Scotland. Glasgow Central is the terminus of the 401 mile long West Coast Main Line from London Euston. All services to and from England use this station.
In the city:
Glasgow has large urban transport system and the Subway is the United Kingdom's only completely underground metro system, and is generally recognized as the world's third underground railway after London and Budapest.
The SECC is located 5 minutes drive from the city center and just 15 minutes drive from Glasgow International airport. In addition, the SECC has an on-site railway station linking it to all of the UK’s major cities.
Press Information
For any information regarding press releases, members of the press may contact:
Kim Monk
Kim_monk@sky.com
Contact No: + 44 7723 381154
Liability and Insurance
The Congress Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.