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Accessible Design in the Digital World

where theory and reality collide; where ideas and practice merge

23-25 August 2005

Dundee, Scotland


Travel Information

Photo of Alex City Quay Hotel & Spa in Dundee

Venue

The conference will be held in the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee. All aspects of the conference, workshops, doctoral consortium, satellite meetings and the main conference program will be held in the Apex Hotel.

The Apex Hotel is within a 5 minute walk from the city centre and a number of nice eating establishments. The venue is within 5 minutes walking distance from the train and bus stations also. There is accommodation available at the Apex Hotel for delegates (at a special rate) and other accommodation options all within walking distance.

UK map showing the location of Dundee

By Road

Dundee lies on the east coast of Scotland, some 480 miles (780km) north of London, about 60 miles (95km) north of Edinburgh, and a similar distance south of Aberdeen. By road, Dundee is easily accessible, directly linked by dual-carriageway and motorway from all main UK centres of population. From the south, follow either the M80, M9 and A9 from Glasgow or the M90 from Edinburgh to Perth, and from there the A90 to Dundee.

By Train

Trains serve Dundee station direct from most major UK cities, including Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Plymouth and Leeds. For details on train times and tickets costs visit the Trainline web site .

By Air

Dundee is linked directly with London City Airport by scheduled flights provided by ScotAirways. Visit Scot Airways web site for more details of times and booking arrangements.

Dundee is within easy travelling distance of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Airports, which offer extensive services to cities in Britain, Europe and beyond. Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports also provide direct flights to the US. For details on flights visit Aberdeen airport web site, Edinburgh airport web site and Glasgow airport web site.