Caledonia University Directions

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="06ffd5a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Tour: Scottish Shotokan Academy</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tour: Scottish Shotokan Academy"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> back to  <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Courses"><U><B>Courses</B></U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="070d2b03.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="id115.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Iain Nicolson Recreation Centre Directio"><U>Iain Nicolson Recreation Centre DirectionsHotels Near Iain Nicolson</U></A><B>Caledonia University Directions</B><A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hotels Near Caledonia University"><U>Hotels Near Caledonia University</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id118.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hotels Near Iain Nicolson"><U>Hotels Near Iain Nicolson</U></A></div> <div> <B>Caledonia University Directions</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hotels Near Caledonia University"><U>Hotels Near Caledonia University</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Caledonia University Directions</I></div> <bR> <div> Due to the sheer size of the Sensei Kase seminars, we hold them in a more central venue.   This page explains how to find that building.  This page has been designed such that one can print it out and use it as a guide to finding the dojo.  Nearby hotels are listed on <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hotels Near Caledonia University"><U>this page</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> We have directions available for:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arriving By Car</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arriving By Air</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arriving By Train</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arriving By Bus</div> <bR> <div> <B>General </B></div> <bR> <div> Many automatic web and PC applications can generate maps and directions based on the postcodes of the start and end points.  <A HREF="http://www.multimap.co.uk/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.co.uk/"><U>Multimap</U></A> and <A HREF="http://www.yell.co.uk/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.yell.co.uk/"><U>Yell</U></A> both provide this service online.  Every effort has been taken to list the addresses of likely starting points such as railway stations, airports etc.</div> <bR> <div> The dojo address is:</div> <div> Glasgow Caledonian University </div> <div> St. Andrew House 141, </div> <div> West Nile St.,</div> <div> Glasgow Lanarkshire </div> <div> G1 2RN </div> <bR> <div> Click on the above address to view the Multimap view of the venue.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#airport_addresses" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Addresses of Airports</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#train_station_addresses" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Addresses of Train Stations</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#bus_station_addresses" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Addresses of Bus Stations</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="arriving_by_car"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Arriving By Car</B></div> <bR> <div> Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and will be signposted on all motorways leading to it. </div> <bR> <div> Once you arrive within Glasgow, follow signs for the City Centre and for Buchanan Bus Station. </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="arriving_by_air"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Arriving By Air</B></div> <bR> <div> The nearest airport is <A HREF="#glasgow_airport_ltd_" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U>Glasgow International Airport</U></A>, which is about 9 miles from the dojo.  <A HREF="#edinburgh_airport_ltd_" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U>Edinburgh Airport</U></A> is 40 miles away and <A HREF="#glasgow_prestwick_international_airport_" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U>Glasgow Prestwick Airport</U></A> is about 32 miles away.  </div> <bR> <div> If you arrive by plane, it's advisable to take public transport into <B>Glasgow City Centre</B> and make your way to <B>Buchanan Bus Station</B>.   From there, the dojo is only a short walk.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="glasgow_airport_directions"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Glasgow Airport</B></div> <bR> <div> From Glasgow Airport, catch one of the frequent shuttle buses from outside the departure hall to <B>Buchanan Bus Station</B>.  It should cost about £3 each way.  Then follow the directions given in the <A HREF="#arriving_by_bus" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U>Arriving By Bus</U></A> section.     Taxis into Glasgow will cost about £15 (at the time of writing) from the taxi rank outside the departure hall.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="edinburgh_airport_directions"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Edinburgh Airport</B></div> <bR> <div> From Edinburgh Airport, catch a shuttle bus into <B>Edinburgh City Centre</B>.  The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and terminates at Waverley Bridge, near to the main railway station and bus station and is just off the city's main street, Princes Street.  Tickets cost about £3.50 each way and can be bought on the bus itself.</div> <bR> <div> You can then catch a train from <A HREF="#edinburgh_waverley_railway_station_" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U><B>Waverly Train Station</B></U></A> into Glasgow Queen Street and then walk to the dojo.  Trains to Glasgow are normally 45 mins long and run at 15 minute intervals.  Depending on the time of travel tickets are around £10.  Once you arrive at Queen Street Train Station, follow the directions in the section <A HREF="#getting_to_the_dojo_from_queen_street" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U>Getting to the Dojo from Queen Street Train Station</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> Alternatively you can catch a bus from Waverly Bridge bus station direct to Buchanan Bus Station.  Journey's take about an hour but are substantially cheaper.  Then follow the directions in the section <A HREF="#arriving_by_bus" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U>Arriving By Bus</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="glasgow_prestwick_airport_directions"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Glasgow Prestwick Airport</B></div> <bR> <div> Catch the train from the Prestwick International Airport station direct to <B>Glasgow Central Station</B>.  To reach this station, do <I>not </I>exit the building into the carpark - follow the signs up the escalator to the covered walkway to the station.  If you fly with a <I>Ryanair </I>flight, keep the ticket-stubs - you will be entitled to a 50% discount on the journey to and from Glasgow Central Station.  At the time of writing this is £2.50 each way (£5 to non-<I>Ryanair </I>passengers).</div> <bR> <div> Once you get to Central Station, follow the directions in the section <A HREF="#getting_to_dojo_from_central_station" TITLE="Caledonia University Directions"><U>Getting to the Dojo from Central Station</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="arriving_by_train"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Arriving By Train</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2520bbd0.gif" border=0 width="523" height="445" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The dojo is within easy walking distance of both the main stations in Glasgow.</div> <bR> <div> Trains from the North of Glasgow generally terminate at Glasgow Queen Street Station, those from the South complete their journey at Glasgow Central Station.</div> <bR> <div> Consider the streetmap.  Don't worry, the distances are not great - the length of the directions given below are due to the number of landmarks put in to orientate around.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="getting_to_the_dojo_from_queen_street"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Getting to the Dojo from Queen Street Train Station</B></div> <bR> <div> This should only take 5 minutes.</div> <bR> <div> There are a number of exits from the station.  Follow the U signs for the exit to <B>Buchanan Street</B> underground station.  Do not enter the underground but walk up the steps on the right towards <B>Cathedral Street</B>.  Turn left at the road and walk under the <B>Buchanan Galleries</B> shopping mall.  You will be able to see a large video screen on top of the <B>Royal Concert Hall</B>.  </div> <bR> <div> Turn right and cross the street, walking towards the statue of <B>Donald Dewar</B> in the square in front of the Royal Concert Hall, continuing left to walk around the shops at the base of the Concert Hall.  Turn right at <B>West Nile Street</B>.  You will see the tall <B>UGC</B> cinema building on your left.  The bus station is visible on your right, past <B>Langs Hotel</B> at the crossroads.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="getting_to_dojo_from_central_station"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Getting to Dojo from Central Station</B></div> <bR> <div> This should only take 15 minutes.</div> <bR> <div> There are many exits from Central Station.  Find the main (huge) arrivals and departures board and walk away from it, past the ticket office.  You should exit at <B>Gordon Street</B>.  Turn right and walk along Gordon Street, crossing <B>Mitchell Street</B> until you reach <B>Buchanan Street</B>, a pedestrian area.  Turn left at <B>Borders </B>bookshop and walk up the street, towards the large video screen on top of the <B>Royal Concert Hall</B>.  </div> <bR> <div> Walk towards the Royal Concert Hall, towards the statue of <B>Donald Dewar</B> and then go left to walk around it, turning right at <B>West Nile Street</B>.  You will see the tall <B>UGC</B> cinema building on your left.  The bus station is visible on your right, past <B>Langs Hotel</B> at the crossroads.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="arriving_by_bus"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Arriving By Bus</B></div> <bR> <div> Buses into Glasgow generally terminate at <B>Buchanan Bus Station</B>, so you should be able to find the dojo with no problems.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="airport_addresses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Airport Addresses</B></div> <bR> <div> Click on the addresses for the Multimap view of the location or click on the name of the airport for the official website.</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="glasgow_prestwick_international_airport_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><A HREF="http://glaspres01.uuhost.uk.uu.net/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://glaspres01.uuhost.uk.uu.net/"><U><B>Glasgow Prestwick International Airport </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=235000&Y=627000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>Aviation House </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=235000&Y=627000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>Prestwick </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=235000&Y=627000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>Ayrshire </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=235000&Y=627000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>KA9 2PL </U></A></div> <div> Tel: 01292 479822</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="glasgow_airport_ltd_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><A HREF="http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/glasgow/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/glasg"><U><B>Glasgow Airport Ltd </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=248000&Y=666000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>St. Andrews Drive </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=248000&Y=666000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>Paisley </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=248000&Y=666000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>Renfrewshire </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=248000&Y=666000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>PA3 2ST</U></A> </div> <div> Tel: 0141 887 1111</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="edinburgh_airport_ltd_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><A HREF="http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/edinburgh/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/edinb"><U><B>Edinburgh Airport Ltd</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=315000&Y=673500&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>Edinburgh Midlothian </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=315000&Y=673500&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>EH12 9DN </U></A></div> <div> Tel: 0131 333 1000</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="train_station_addresses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Train Station Addresses</B></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="edinburgh_waverley_railway_station_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station </B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=326000&Y=674000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>Edinburgh Midlothian </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X=326000&Y=674000&scale=10000&coordsys=gb" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?X"><U>EH1 1BB </U></A></div> <div> Tel: 0845 7484950</div> <bR> <div> Glasgow Queen Street Station</div> <div> Not available yet.</div> <bR> <div> Glasgow Central Train Station</div> <div> Not available yet.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="bus_station_addresses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Bus Station Addresses</B></div> <bR> <div> Buchanan Bus Station</div> <div> Not available yet.</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>