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 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.

Floorplans for the TIC

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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 (Trainline.com):

• 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



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).

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.

There are several options regarding bike tour companies that allow you to get around Glasgow in a cost-effective, green and healthy way. Please visit Voi Bikes, Glasgow Bike Tours and Gallus Pedals.

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.

Want Help Finding a Roommate?
We have set up a process for those who may wish to find roommates to share accommodations. Please click here to view and print a PDF-version of the instructions or visit the direct link to the website here.

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

The three full days will include coffee breaks and lunch. Breakfast and dinner are not provided. The half day will provide a morning coffee break only.

• Lunches and coffee breaks will be served buffet-style.
• All food stations will have tent cards listing allergens. Additionally, iPads at the stations will show the full ingredient lists and allergens for all foods.
• The Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) does not serve beef, their chicken is halal, and all the buffets will include options for those requiring vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten free meals/food.

For those with food allergies, please note the TIC’s allergen policy: We make every effort to accommodate dietary requirements and intolerances across the 14 recognized allergen (listed below), but we cannot guarantee that our food will be completely free from cross-contamination.

celery
cereals containing gluten (such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats), crustaceans (such as prawns, crabs and lobsters)
eggs
fish
lupin
milk
molluscs (such as mussels and oysters)
mustard
peanuts
sesame
soybeans
sulphur dioxide and sulphites
tree nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts).

For more information on allergens, please visit: https://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/consumers/food-safety/food-allergies/allergens

Delegate Offers

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Glasgow’s ‘Worth It’ Tourist Spots

For general visitor spots information, please click here.

These 'Worth It' spots are divided into those requiring just a short walk from Glasgow Square and/or the University of Strathclyde, and those needing a bit more time to reach.

Short Walks, Great Spots:

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)
Address: Queen St & Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AH
Why it’s worth it: GoMA is Glasgow’s main contemporary art gallery, hosting changing exhibitions and a programme that keeps repeat visits interesting. It’s free to enter and sits right in the city centre, meaning it’s surrounded by great shopping and wonderful places to eat.
Links: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/gallery-of-modern-art-goma

Glasgow Cathedral & Necropolis
Address: Cathedral Precinct, Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0QZ
Why it’s worth it: Glasgow Cathedral is one of the city’s most important historic sites and is strongly connected to the origins of Glasgow as a settlement around St Kentigern (St Mungo). The Necropolis is a dramatic Victorian “city of the dead” with around 50,000 burials and thousands of monuments, creating a uniquely atmospheric walk, which offers excellent viewpoints over the city skyline.
Links: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/glasgow-cathedral/ & https://www.glasgownecropolis.org/

Glasgow’s Style Mile or the ‘Golden Z’ (shopping district)
Address: Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HL, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG, and Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL
Why it’s worth it: Glasgow’s Style Mile is the city’s flagship shopping district and is largely pedestrianised, with flagship stores and major shopping centres (e.g., Buchanan Galleries, Princes Square, House of Fraser and the historic Argyll Arcade) creating an easy “one-area” shopping day. The ‘Golden Z’ specifically refers to the trio of streets forming a simple Z‑shaped route. (Note: not all streets are the same! If you only have time for one, visit Buchanan St, which is by far the most attractive)
Links: https://visit-glasgow.info/shopping/the-golden-z/

Provand’s Lordship (Glasgow’s oldest house)
Address: 3 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH
Why it’s worth it: Built in 1471, Provand’s Lordship is Glasgow’s oldest surviving house and gives a rare, tangible glimpse into life centuries ago. It’s part of the Cathedral Precinct and includes displays plus the St Nicholas Garden, so it pairs perfectly with visits to the Cathedral/Necropolis area and St. Mungo’s Museum of Religious Life, which is literally across the street.
Links: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/provands-lordship

Longer Walks, More Great Stops:

Note: you will definitely want to consider taking some form of transit to the locations below which are in Glasgow’s picturesque West End. I recommend the very convenient Subway (dating back to Victorian times) or a taxi, particularly if you have accessibility requirements.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Address: Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
Why it’s worth it: Kelvingrove is one of Glasgow’s most loved museums, with wide-ranging galleries covering art, history and natural science in a landmark building—worth the visit just for the architecture! It’s also free entry, making it an easy, high-value cultural visit.
Links: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum

Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Address: 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0UE
Why it’s worth it: The Botanic Gardens are a relaxing West End highlight, best known for their glasshouses (including the great Kibble Palace) and leafy riverside walks. They’re free to enter and easy to reach via Subway (via Hillhead) for a relaxing nature break.
Links: https://glasgowbotanicgardens.com/

University of Glasgow
Address: University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Why it’s worth it: Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow’s main campus is famous for its grand architecture (think Hogwarts) and atmospheric spaces like the cloisters and courtyards. It’s also very easy to reach by Subway because Hillhead station is about a 5 minute walk from the campus.
Links: https://www.gla.ac.uk/

Riverside Museum (Glasgow’s Transport Museum)
Address: 100 Pointhouse Road, Glasgow G3 8RS
Why it’s worth it: The Riverside Museum is Glasgow’s award-winning transport and technology museum, showcasing the city’s engineering and shipbuilding heritage through major collections. A standout feature is the immersive, recreated street scene that makes the past feel surprisingly present and hands-on.
Links: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/riverside-museum?ref=ed_direct

For More Information About Visiting Scotland

For more information about visiting Scotland, please click here.