Democracy Workshop 2023

June 27, 2023
Glasgow, Scotland

Flight Advice

If you plan to drive around Scotland before or after the workshop, it would be best to get a car at the airport. If you search for car rental via Google Maps they will direct you to rental places on the other side of the Clyde River - which might be ok if there was an easy way of getting across the river, but it's quite a distance.

Two car rentals to consider in Glasgow are Arnold Clark (there is a shuttle from the airport) and Enterprise (walking distance from the airport)
Edinburgh Airport

Please bear in mind that Scotland's alcohol limit for driving is very close to zero. This means that even a beer will put you over the legal limit. The police regularly stop vehicles and will always breathalise, especially in the evenings.

Also - there are strict laws around carrying knives. If you have a pocket knife with a blade longer than 3cm it would be best not to carry it on your person.

Travel Guide

1. Public Transport from Edinburgh Airport:
   
   • Take the tram from the airport to Haymarket Station.
     
   • Catch the train to Glasgow
     
   • Walk from the station
     
   You might want to install the trainline app so you can check the schedule on the day
   

2. Public Transport from Glasgow Airport:
   
   • Take the bus from the airport to Queen Street Station (buy a return ticket).
     
   • Walk from the station
     
   

3. Drive:
   Rent a car at the airport and drive. It would be a good idea to book this in advance, especially in June. Ask for automatic, because if you don't you will get a stick shift and have to prove that you are licensed to drive one.
   Try to avoid driving during rush hour (before 9am and between 4pm and 6pm)

The workshop will be held at theTechnology & Innovation Centre, George Street, Glasgow, Scotland.

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