By road

Scotland has an extensive motorway road network. Glasgow is linked to Edinburgh with the M8, England on the M74, Stirling with the M80 and the West Coast of Scotland with the M77.

The city’s venues and hotels are comfortably accessed by road and the SECC is located just off the M8 motorway.

  • AAThe AA provides information about driving in the UK including maps, routes planners and travel insurance
  • Traffic ScotlandUp to date traffic and roadworks information.

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Insider tips

  • Late night shopping on the Style Mile on Thursdays 
  • Great value dining deals in Glasgow’s restaurants 
  • FREE destination app for the city of Glasgow available from iTunes and Google Play
  • New attraction FOUNDATION at the Lighthouse tells the story of Glasgow’s history, the people and the place
  • Glasgow is home to more than 20 museums and galleries, most offering free admission
  • The easiest ways to get from the airports into the city
  • Enjoy scenic tours with Europe’s only city centre based seaplane company, Loch Lomond Seaplanes
  • The Mackintosh Trail Ticket is a great way to explore the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Glasgow
  • Hop on the City Sightseeing bus to visit Glasgow’s most popular attractions
  • The Visitor Information Centre is located in George Square