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2025 Conference Hotel, Travel, & accommodations

The 2025 Conference Hotel is the Kingsmills in beautiful Inverness, Scotland. 

About the Conference Hotel:

Experience true Scottish hospitality at the Kingsmills, our 4-star luxury spa hotel, located close to Inverness city centre, in the magnificent Highlands of Scotland. Guests can select from a choice of luxurious rooms, impeccable dining options, extensive spa and leisure facilities, and flexible meetings and events space. Enjoy accommodation in a building which has been host to the great and the good since the 1700s, including the poet Robert Burns. Our mix of contemporary design with historic period features create a relaxing, home-from-home environment. This is a luxury hotel Inverness is proud of. Welcome, one and all, to this glorious haven in the heart of the Highlands. Welcome to the Kingsmills.

https://www.kingsmillshotel.com/


Book a Room for the Conference:

The conference hotel—The Kingsmills Hotel—is now full. Below are hotels in the area that will serve as our overflow hotels:


The Heathmont Hotel

Address: Kingsmills Rd, Inverness IV2 3JU, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 1463 235877

https://heathmounthotel.com/


Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

Address: 8 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NG, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 1463 223243

https://www.invernesspalacehotel.co.uk/


AC Hotel Inverness

Address: Glebe St., Inverness IV1 1RF, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 1463 211955

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/invar-ac-hotel-inverness/overview/


Budget Hotel:

Travelodge Inverness City Centre

Address: Ballantyne House, 84 Academy St., Inverness IV1 1LU, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 871 9846519

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/631/Inverness-City-Centre-hotel


*As a friendly side note, Scotland is currently on BST (British Summer Time) which is +5 hours ahead of EST (Eastern Standard Time).


Nearby Airports From The Conference Hotel


1.      Inverness Airport: Approximately 15 min. 

2.      Aberdeen International Airport: Approximately 2 hr.*

3.      Glasgow International Airport: Approximately 3 hr.*

*The rail system in the United Kingdom/Europe is consistent, convenient and often a fun way to see the country. You can reach Inverness via train from each of these airports. For more information (and to buy tickets if desired) see Rail Ninja.


NEW! - Travel Authorization

Some travel policies have changed when traveling to the United Kingdom. Please review the links below and plan appropriately when traveling to Scotland for the conference:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

This will start Jan. 8: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/travel/uk-eta-visa.html 

What to do and Where to Eat around Inverness

Inverness is a wonderful city in the Scottish Highlands. While the hotel has lots of great dining, relaxation and golfing options, there is also a lot to see and do in Inverness. Below are a few of our favorite places and things to do while in Inverness:

Hootananny’s

Culloden Battlefield

Loch Ness (maybe you will see the Loch Ness monster!)

Urquhart Castle

Top 10 things to do while in Inverness





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