BioInference Practical Information
Social activities
The following social activities will be organised for Wednesday evening. The activities costs are not included in the registration and some of them have capacity limits. You will be asked to list the following options in order of preference, and you will be contacted for booking a place depending on the demand:
- Visit to Eden Mill distillery for whisky tour
For more details see https://www.edenmill.com/pages/book-whisky-experiences.
- Visit to Eden Mill distillery for gin tour
For more details see https://www.edenmill.com/pages/book-gin-experiences.
- Putting (“Golf”) at The Himalayas
For more details see https://www.standrewsputtingclub.com
- Walk in St Andrews town, and beaches
Eden Mill Distillery offers conference delegates a 20% discount on the regular price of the tours taking the price to £21.67 per person.
Local buses will be used for a short 10-minute journey to Eden Mill distillery (return tickets priced at £4.50).
The locations of the other activities are within walking distance from the conference venue.
Travelling to St Andrews
Visitors to St Andrews have a number of options when it comes to travelling to the town. Located on the east coast of Scotland within the Kingdom of Fife, St Andrews can be easily reached from a number of nearby cities via public transport, road and private transfers. International visitors have a choice of airport to fly into, all of which have good links with the town.
More information can be found on the University webpage.
Quick links:
Airport and bus
Edinburgh Airport - https://www.edinburghairport.com/
The JET 787 bus also from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, Timetable
The Fly Bus runs from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee, Fly Dundee | Fly Dundee
Glasgow Airport - https://www.glasgowairport.com/
Taxis
St Andrews is home to a number of taxi and shuttle firms.
They can offer a range of services, from airport transfers to collection from Leuchars station.
You can find taxi ranks in St Andrews on Bell Street, on South Street, and at the bus station.
Train and bus
The nearest railway station to St Andrews is Leuchars, around six miles from the town. The station facilities include 24-hour parking, a waiting room and taxi rank.
The 99 bus runs regularly from the front of the station. There is a stop on the A91, 2 mins walk to the Gateway Conference venue.
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Scotrail - https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
London, North East Rail - https://www.lner.co.uk/
Car
St Andrews is a small town, and a car is not always necessary to get around. If you do decide to drive around St Andrews, please be aware that parking is limited and that it can be difficult to find a space at certain times of year.
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Much of the on-street parking in the centre of town is metered, and coins or the RingGo app are required to pay.
There are a number of options for free parking in St Andrews, including the car park close to the Petheram Bridge roundabout (2 mins from the Gateway Conference Venue), and car parks along the East and West Sands beaches. Some streets in the centre of St Andrews do also have free spaces, although these are usually quickly filled.
For electric car charging points see ChargePlace Scotland.
Accommodation
Please note that accommodation is NOT included in the conference rate.
Attendees of Bioinference Conference 2026 can receive 10% off accommodation at David Russell Apartments by booking here, and using the promo code BIO26. Discounted accommodation is available for the nights of Tuesday 09 June to Thursday 11 June 2026 inclusive.
David Russell Apartments
All bedrooms feature an en suite shower room, toiletries with a double bed, along with tea and coffee making facilities.
Rates:
- Double bed ensuite single occupancy bed and breakfast: £78.75
- Double bed ensuite, double occupancy, bed and breakfast: £93.75
Guest Information:
Check in time for all accommodation:15:00hrs
Check out time for all accommodation:10:00hrs
Accommodation is subject to availability and not guaranteed after 17th May.
Please ensure you book your accommodation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.