LOCAL INFORMATION

Venue

Our main venue is the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD. The TIC is in Glasgow city centre.



The TIC is less than 10 minutes’ walk from local shops (HIgh Street, Queen Street or Argyle Street) and railway stations (Queen Street, 7 minute walk or Glasgow Central, 14 minute walk).

The conference spaces are accessible for delegates who use a wheelchair, are fitted with induction loops, and provide accessible/gender-neutral toilets. For more accessibility info visit the TIC website.

Free Wifi will be available for all delegates at the TIC. The network is TIC Conferences. The password is changed regularly and will be confirmed by the date of the conference.

Travel to Glasgow

Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and is easily accessible internationally.

Air travel: Glasgow is served by 3 international airports.
‐ Glasgow Airport is only 15 minutes from the city center with an express bus service from outside the terminal. The bus is the Airport Express Service 500. You can buy a bus ticket from the driver using cash or contactless payment, or from the airport team, or with the First Bus app.
‐ Glasgow Prestwick Airport is a 45-minute train or bus ride to the city centre. The airport has its own railway station with a direct line to Glasgow Central rail station. The bus, the Stagecoach Western X77 Express service, also runs directly from outside the airport to Glasgow Buchanan Street Station. See https://www.glasgowprestwick.com/to-and-from-the-airport/.
‐ Edinburgh Airport has a direct bus service from the airport to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station which takes under an hour. The bus is the Citylink AIR coach service https://www.citylink.co.uk/travelling-with-citylink/air/ and advance tickets are slightly cheaper. Buchanan Bus Station is walking distance from the conference venue (TIC).

Rail travel:

Glasgow is well connected by train from across the UK by 2 main stations:

• Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow to the south
• Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Edinburgh and the north
• (Note that the two train stations are separate and do not connect with each other.)

Avanti West Coast runs several daily services to London with a journey time of approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.

The Caledonian Sleeper connects London to Glasgow with overnight services.

Eurostar international high-speed railway service connects European mainland destinations to Glasgow via London (St Pancras station).

Visa and travel authorization information:

Most visitors travelling to the UK need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or visa. For information please see https://www.gov.uk/eta.

Getting around Glasgow

City Map



Glasgow is a walkable city and most people will be able to walk from their hotel to the conference venue. There are also excellent transport links around the city.

There is so much to see and do around the city and surrounding area. To explore the many options that Glasgow offers tourists, please visit https://www.visitglasgow.com/.

The subway (underground) is the fastest way to get around the city centre, with a circular route running every 4 minutes at peak times. For more info see https://www.spt.co.uk/travel-with-spt/subway/ .

Get unlimited rail travel around Glasgow for just £5 for five days with the Glasgow Conference Rover ticket. Show your IARR delegate badge at any Scotrail station within the city cente “Conference Zone” to buy your ticket. Up to 50% discount on travel outside the zone too. For details, terms and conditions see https://www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/conference-rover.

OvoBikes cycle hire scheme allows you to get around Glasgow in a cost-effective, green and healthy way. Bikes are available at various locations, including university campus.

Accommodation

The Glasgow Convention Bureau provides an accommodation portal that offers a range of links and discounts to conference delegates. There are a large number of accommodation options at various price points in the city. If you book via the conference portal you will not be required to pay upfront and can cancel without penalty up until 48 hours before arrival.

Please note that there is no block of rooms pre-booked for IARR, as there are so many options locally.

The Glasgow Convention Bureau is the official accommodation agent. Negotiated hotel rates are exclusively for IARR delegates. Rates are fixed and will not change with demand. There are flexible cancellation terms. Reservations require a card number (payment made directly at the hotel upon arrival, no pre-payment / deposit required.

To book an accommodation, please visit the IARR 2026 Official Accommodations Booking Portal.

Student & Budget-Friendly Options
• Premier Inn George Square
• Travelodge Glasgow Queen Street
• Revolver Hotel
• More options: VisitScotland Guest Houses & B&B's
• Alternative booking sites: Booking.com, Expedia, airbnb

Note: These budget hotels are not linked to the Glasgow Convention Bureau. Rates may vary with demand and cannot be guaranteed.

Key Reminders
• For guaranteed rates and official support, always book via the IARR 2026 Official Accommodations Booking Portal.
• External bookings (e.g., OTA sites) are not supported by the Glasgow Convention Bureau.

Food and Drink

Glasgow offers a range of options for breakfast and lunches around the conference centre. Most grocery stores offer a "meal deal" where you can get a sandwich, drink and side for under £5 and chains like Greggs can accommodate vegan and non-vegan options for ~£5. And if you are looking to splurge, you won't be short for choices.