Location and travel
The conference will be held at The Engine Shed in Stirling. The address is Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ. View The Engine Shed on Google Maps. Please note that some in-person workshop sessions will take place in Jubilee House, located a short distance away (0.1 miles) over flat ground. More information about Jubilee House is included in the 'venue' section below.
We’ve chosen The Engine Shed because it has good transport links. Please use public transport, walking, cycling or wheeling to get to venue if you can. If you’re travelling from outwith the Central Belt or public transport is not an option for you, perhaps consider car sharing with colleagues or other organisations from your local area.
By train
Stirling train station is 150m from the Engine Shed. Step-free access to the bridge that crosses the railway tracks is provided by a lift at either end. The route to the Engine Shed is then about 150m long on level pavements with dropped kerb crossings.
By bus
Stirling bus station is 260m from the Engine Shed, on the other side of the railway tracks. Access is via a bridge that has a lift at either end. The route to the Engine Shed is then about 150m long on level pavements with dropped kerb crossings.
By bicycle
Bike racks can also be found nearby, at:
By car
There is no guest parking at the Engine Shed.
For blue badge holders, there are two accessible spaces facing the Engine Shed's entrance. These spaces are 55m to the main door and are located on Forthside Way, which runs parallel to the railway line. This parking bay does not belong to HES or the Engine Shed so it cannot be guaranteed that a space will be available on the day. If this is the case, one of the loading bay spaces directly outside the Engine Shed can be made available, also marked on the outside plan.
Forthside Car Park on Forthside Way is just 350m away, with access along tarmac paths with some raised kerbs. It costs £4 for a full day if paying at the machine and £4.40 if paying via the RingGo app. It has more than 20 accessible parking bays. It has electric charging points.
A Park and Ride service, run by Stirling Council, stops near the Engine Shed.
Venue
The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is a fully accessible events venue, designed to be inclusive to people of all abilities.
The Engine Shed entrance and its interior are on the level. The lecture theatre has steps, but there are seats in the front row that do not require stepped access, as well as a dedicated wheelchair space.
There is a fully accessible, gender-neutral toilet near to the reception area.
There is an induction loop in the reception area and auditorium. This can be accessed by switching hearing aids to ‘T’.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
There is Wi-Fi throughout the venue, which does not have a password and is free to use.
We will ensure clear signage and easily identifiable staff to provide support.
Jubilee House
Please note that some in-person workshop sessions will take place in Jubilee House, located a short distance away (0.1 miles) over flat ground.
The entrance to Jubilee House is on the level. The workshop space is located on the first floor and accessible via a lift or flight of stairs.
There is an accessible toilet on the ground and first floor of Jubilee House.
The workshop space has an induction loop. This can be accessed by switching hearing aids to ‘T’.
Ten minutes of travelling time in each direction has been allocated in the agenda for this, which will not impact the length of the workshop. Event staff will be on hand to direct and assist workshop attendees in getting to and from the venue. Please bring an outdoor jacket in case of bad weather.
Catering
We have invited all participants to indicate their dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking, and refreshments to suit a variety of dietary requirements will be provided. If you have any additional requirements, please contact us at hello@makeyourmark.scot.
During registration from 9am, we will have tea, coffee, water and juice, along with dairy and dairy-free milk available. There will also be vegan and gluten free biscuit options.
There will be a comfort and refreshment break in the morning and afternoon.
Lunch will consist of a selection of sandwiches, as well as biscuits, crisps and fruit. All food will be clearly labelled, with vegetarian, vegan, Halal, gluten free and nut free options.
