Scottish Gemmological Association conference, 2025
Our 2025 Conference will run from Friday the 2nd of May to Monday the 5th of May.
Once again, our venue was just outside Cumbernauld at The DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa and Golf Resort, which we usually just refer to as The Westerwood.
Transport
If coming by road, the Westerwood Hotel is located just off the M80 at Junction 6 as shown on the map above. If you are driving, please remember to record your car registration at Hotel Reception!
The nearest railway station is at Croy, about three miles away. This is on the main line between Edinburgh and Glasgow. If travelling through Glasgow, please be aware that there are two railway stations, Queen Street and Central, which are a few minutes walk apart, but both stations offer services to Croy / Cumbernauld.
There is a train service between Prestwick Airport and Glasgow (which takes about 1 hour) and there is an express bus service between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station which has stops near both railway stations. Glasgow Airport is about thirty minutes away by taxi. Prestwick Airport is about an hour away by taxi. A taxi from Cumbernauld / Croy Railway Station to the Westerwood Hotel costs about £8.00.
Edinburgh Airport is about a forty minute taxi ride away, or a tram or bus ride will take you towards Edinburgh for a train connection. There is a limited bus service between the airport and Cumbernauld.
A local (Cumbernauld) taxi company (Central Taxis 01236 722772) can be pre-booked to collect from these Airports. You will be asked for your flight number and a contact phone number.
2024 Airport to Westerwood Hotel fares are estimated as:
Glasgow Airport from about £40.00
Edinburgh Airport from about £56.00
Prestwick Airport from £80.00
Uber fares start about the same level.
Taking an airport taxi will be significantly more expensive, e.g Edinburgh Airport to the Westerwood Hotel, estimated at about £90, depending on time of day and traffic.