IUTAM 2024 symposium "Frontiers of Solid Mechanics for Energy Transition" will be held at the Old Aberdeen campus, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
Conference Dinner
The conference dinner will be held on Wednesday 3rd July 2024, at a city centre hotel.
Local Travel
Aberdeen International Airport is approximately 6 minutes from Aberdeen City Centre.The University of Aberdeen is approx 30 mins walk/5 minutes drive from the city centre of Aberdeen. Travel is usually via the city centre except when taking a taxi.
Stagecoach operate the 727 bus directly from outside Aberdeen International airport to Union Square bus station in the city centre.
By local bus - City Centre to Old Aberdeen Campus
There are two bus companies operating in the city – FirstBus and Stagecoach – there is more information, and links to both companies on the conference website.
FirstGroup provide more frequent buses between the city centre and the University of Aberdeen. The numbers 1 & 2 operate 7 days per week and travel along King Street which runs parallel with Elphinstone Hall at the University of Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can travel to the University from the city centre on the number 20 bus which runs up the High Street.
Stagecoach Bluebird bus company provide frequent buses from the airport to the city centre (Jet 727), as well as bus routes which pass very close to the University of Aberdeen, including destinations: Ellon, Balmedie, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh buses, numbers: 50, 53, X60, 61, X63, 67, X67, 68, X68.
A grasshopper bus pass may be purchased on any bus for £4.75 per day or £22.50 per week, and will allow travel on any bus within zone 1 (all venues being used at IUTAM 2024 are within zone 1, however if you wish to explore Aberdeenshire, you may wish to purchase a ticket to travel within a wider zone).
A taxi from either Aberdeen Rail or Bus Station to the Old Aberdeen campus can cost around £10-15. A taxi from the airport to the campus can cost around £20-£25 also depending on traffic and the time of day. Taxis can be ordered from:
Entering the city from the south or west, follow signs for the A90 (Fraserburgh and Peterhead). This leads round the ring road (Anderson Drive). Exiting from a roundabout (signed Old Aberdeen) onto Cairncry Road, continue to follow the A90 signs through two further roundabouts onto St. Machar Drive. After a third roundabout, the road bisects Old Aberdeen and local signs will direct you to University sites. From the north, Old Aberdeen is signposted on the A96 (from Dyce and Inverness) and on the A90 (from Peterhead).
Postcode: AB24 3FX
Parking on campus can be very limited so please let the event organisers know in advance if you plan to arrive by car. Parking restrictions apply across campus and a parking permit is required. Failure to disply a parking permit may result in a penalty notice.
With so many transport options, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire have never been easier to get to.
Aberdeen can be reached by road, rail, sea or sky and when you get here Aberdeenshire is easily accessible by public transport, taxi or car.
As the gateway to the Highlands, and only a 2.5 hours’ drive to Edinburgh or Glasgow, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are the perfect point to start your Scottish journey.
We have a 30% discount on offer for air travel with Loganair booked between 23 - 30 May. Flights to Aberdeen between 12 - 16 June are eligible. Visit the travel discounts page to find out more.
Did you know you can get the Caledonian Sleeper Train from London to Aberdeen? The Caledonian Sleeper is a gateway to a world of possibilities with our overnight rail service bringing you the flavours of Scotland and comfort travelling between London and Scotland. With Caledonian Sleeper, you get to say goodnight to queuing, and wake up to something different while you travel between Scotland and London.
Aberdeen’s railway station, right in the heart of the city, has frequent fast and reliable services to and from major cities. Travel on one of the hourly trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh or use the east coast line to travel from cities such as York or Newcastle.
Scotrail provides an express rail service direct to Aberdeen from many major cities. For timetables and to book your train tickets to Aberdeen visit the Scotrail website.
Aberdeen can also be reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper. Visit the Caledonian Sleeper website for more information about this service.
London North Eastern Railway run services along the East Coast Main Line and frequently run trains from cities such as Edinburgh, York, Newcastle and London further details can be found on their website London North Eastern Railway.
National Rail offers rail services to Aberdeen and the surrounding area, perhaps when you get here you may wish to travel to towns including Dyce, Inverurie and Huntly, visit National Rail for further details.
Aberdeen International Airport is located just six miles from Aberdeen city centre and is within easy reach of Aberdeenshire.
The region is well connected globally, Aberdeen is only two flights from almost anywhere in the world, with daily flights to all major airports with 5 connecting hubs:
London
Dublin
Amsterdam
Manchester
Cophenhagen
The international airport also has many direct routes to most UK cities as well as many key European destinations. For further information about the destinations you can fly from to Aberdeen, or to book your flight, please visit the Aberdeen International Airport website.
No matter where you start your journey in Scotland, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire are simple to get to by car. Aberdeen is approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Edinburgh or Glasgow and less than a three hour drive from Inverness. Well sign-posted, the surrounding area of Aberdeenshire is within close proximity of Aberdeen with the towns and villages easy to get to by major country and main roads. For help with planning your journey to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire please visit Travel Line.
Both Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire can be easily explored by most modes of transport with public buses operating throughout the area, railway stations dotted across the region and car hires readily available.
The area can also be explored by cycling or on foot. Aberdeen city is best explored by foot as key attractions are all within close proximity and this means you can get around quickly – if you do fancy cycling, you can cycle the Deeside or Donside cycle routes, which will offer you the chance to explore the region's magnificent heritage and stunning countryside views like no other.
