spine Glasgow16.qxd 19/7/17 17:16 Page 1 the city of Glasgow's hidden jewel. Fifteen Ninety Nine is a unique venue Glasgow located within the main historic building of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. A slice of Victorian elegance hidden in the heart of the city. We offer a collection of unique rooms, function suites and lecture theatres for every occasion, with catering provided by our award winning Chef and his team. The Burrows Business Guide to the city of Glasgow Immersed in regal history, each individually styled room offers a variety of choice for your conference or corporate event. Experience the enthralling character and timeless charm our incredible building offers. The Definitive Guide to Business in Glasgow 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RJ Second Edition t. 44 (0) 845 388 1599 e. [email protected] www.fifteenninetynine.co.uk Follow us on Facebook and Twitter spine Glasgow16.qxd 19/7/17 17:16 Page 2 "Just a beat from Glasgow’s historic heart, Drygate is the UK’s first experiential brewery. Our journey celebrates our ethos – Open Doors | Open Minds Beneath our Seven Peaks you can discover a diverse range of unique industrial spaces: Brewhouse Bar & Kitchen, Beer Hall, Event Space, Outdoor Yard & Terrace, Bottle Shop and (of course) our Brewery. With panoramic views of the 24Hl production brewery, 26 rotating taps & 300 bottles, the Drygate Brewhouse Bar & Kitchen delivers a truly dynamic dining experience, placing you right at the heart of the action with ‘craft beer & fearless food for the soul’! Take a peek behind the glass on a Drygate Brewery Tour, hosted every Sunday at 1300, 1500 & 1700 and featuring a guided tasting of our four core range beers. If Sundays don't work, join us for a private 'Through the Glass' experience; Watch the brewery in action as your tasting is hosted from our Brewhouse Bar, ideal for large groups and functions.” DRYGATE BREWING CO. 0141 212 8815 | DRYGATE.COM 85 DRYGATE, GLASGOW, G4 0UT [email protected] HILTON GARDEN INN A STYLISH HOTEL ON GLASGOW’S WATERFRONT Set on the banks of the River Clyde in the vibrant area of Finnieston, our award-winning hotel is perfectly located for exploring all that Glasgow has to offer. Situated within the SEC Campus, the SSE Hydro, SEC and SEC Armadillo are all within walking distance. Take a Riverside stroll along the Clyde walkway to Argyle and Buchanan Street shopping, or to museums, galleries and parks in the West End. After a busy day, relax in your contemporary guest room and look out across the riverbank through floor-to-ceiling windows. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi or order room service and unwind in front of the 42- inch TV. Enjoy casual dining at our newly refurbished bar and restaurant, offering seasonal menus prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Or dine al fresco on our River Terrace with stunning views of Glasgow and the Clyde. Hotel Facilities Wireless high-speed internet access available Health / Fitness facilities 100% Non-smoking 164 guest rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Three meeting rooms for 2-100 guests and a 24hr Business Centre. Restaurant & Bar with outdoor terrace. 24hr Pavilion Pantry. A 15 minute drive from Glasgow Internaonal Airport (GLA). City Café Bar and Grill Guest Room Guest Room Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, G3 8HN, United Kingdom tel: +44 141 240 1002 email: [email protected] web: glasgowcitycentre.hgi.com HGIGlasgowcitycentre HGIGlasgow HGIGlasgow contact us Technical Recruitment Specialist INTERESTED? GET IN TOUCH TODAY! FirstPeopleSolutions 0141 270 5000 [email protected] 33 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 6NL WE ARE HIRING! 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West Regent Street Tel: 020 8773 3000 As a reciprocal gesture we have pleasure Courtesy of IFSDG Email: [email protected] in drawing the attention of our readers to Clyde Gateway Web: www.burrows.co.uk their announcements, but wish to make it Courtesy of Scottish Cities Alliance clear that Burrows Communications Ltd can Colegelands Second edition 2017 accept no responsibility for their products Courtesy of Scottish Cities Alliance or services advertised. 7 | foreword & introduction Foreword By Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council Glasgow is a city bursting with life, energy, passion and personality. e’re a must-visit city – a 7.5% annual increase in passenger numbers on the previous year.The having been named by ...we attract millions WNational Geographic city’s hoteliers recorded the highest Traveller as one of the 20 ‘Best of the occupancy levels since records of international and World’ destinations for 2016 and voted began, averaging 83.2% (April 2015 ‘World’s Friendliest City’ in a poll by to March 2016). domestic tourists travel bible Rough Guides. annually, contributing Glasgow’s new Tourism and Visitor With such prestigious accolades, Plan to 2023 was launched at the significantly to the it’s no wonder that we attract millions end of 2016 with the aim of attracting of international and domestic tourists one million more visitors and local economy... annually, contributing significantly positioning Glasgow as the ‘gateway to the local economy. In addition, to Scotland’.To deliver this ambition, visitor satisfaction is currently at a Glasgow has prioritised the nine year high. positioning of its cultural tourism offer in key UK and international Many visitors are attracted to markets which, for the first time, Glasgow by our diverse year-round is centred around six core themes: events and conference calendar. heritage; contemporary art; music; “ In February 2017, Glasgow was named Charles Rennie Mackintosh; events the Best Convention Bureau in the UK and the city’s capability as a world- for a record-breaking 11th consecutive class sporting destination. year. It is with these credentials that the city has confirmed significant Glasgow takes great pride in its major events and conference business people and our award-winning until 2022 and is bidding for new PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW city brand business as far out as 2026, which is a strong reflection of this. It has will have a substantial, direct and been embraced by Glaswegians positive impact on the city’s visitor (both at home and abroad), city and tourism economy. businesses and a global audience. The New York Times proclaimed Glasgow Airport celebrated its most that the people of Glasgow are what successful year to date in 2016 (during make the city great and it’s an its 50th golden anniversary year), undeniable truth. securing 25 new routes and reporting 8 Scotland’s Favourite Crispy Rolls McGhee’s Bakery is an award-winning third- famous crispy rolls. Every morning, we deliver to generation family business. We’ve been customers all across Central Scotland and as far producing delicious morning rolls and a range of afield as Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Stirling & Perth, bakery goods in Glasgow for over 80 years and via our fleet of 40 wholesale delivery vans.