# Learning Places Scotland

- Dates: 3 November 2026
- Location: SEC, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Address: Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW
- Organizer: STEP CONNECT2 Ltd
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

Learning Places Scotland is an annual one-day event for Scotland's Learning Estate Professionals, held in partnership with the Scottish Government. It covers the funding, design, construction, and management of learning environments from early years to higher education. The event attracts senior leaders and decision-makers from the education sector.

## Who attends

These include senior representatives from the Scottish Government and its associated agencies and bodies, such as Scottish Futures Trust, Architecture and Design Scotland, councils, and leadership teams from schools, colleges and universities.

_As described by the organizer._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.learningplaces.scot)
- [Registration](https://www.learningplaces.scot/attending)
- [Agenda](https://www.learningplaces.scot/conference-programme)

## Topics

- Sustainability
- ASN provision
- Outdoor learning
- Retrofit
- Digital infrastructure
- Net zero learning environments

## Speakers

- Andy Dailly, Head of School Building, Scottish Government
- Steven Anderson, Associate Director - Learning Estate, Scottish Futures Trust
- Dr Shannon Babbie, Senior Lecturer, University of Aberdeen
- Ingrid Berkeley, Associate Director, Scottish Futures Trust
- Amy Brazenall, Higher Education Regional Director, ADP Architecture
- Patrick Brown, Sustainable Construction Delivery, City of Edinburgh Council
- Gerard Curley, Headteacher, Neilston Primary School
- Etvie Currie, Place Lead (Spatial Planning, Research and Development)
- Paul Curtin, Associate Director, Architype
- Merrick Denton-Thompson, Trustee, LTL, Cholderton Estate Trust, Groundforce Trust
- Freda Fallon, Head of Scottish Education Partnerships, The Outward Bound Trust
- Jennifer Freeman, Associate - Architect, NORR
- Sandra Gallagher, Architect Associate Director, BDP
- Alan Garland, Director, Stallan-Brand Architecture
- Helen Groves, Architect Director - Education Sector Lead
- Andy Hall, Service Manager, Education Estate, Moray Council
- Mike Hamilton OBE, Interim Director of Education, The Outward Bound Trust
- Katie Hawson
- Pamela Hazlett, Sales Manager, Building Spatial Intelligence
- Andy Hazley, Senior Trainer, Diverse SPACE

## Sponsors and partners

- Altro
- DELABIE UK Ltd
- Eromesmarko
- Global Infrastructure Built Environment
- Gresham Office Furniture
- Knauf (UK) GmbH
- McAvoy
- Metal Technology
- ParentPay Group
- SAV Systems
- Wall Art by Promote Your School
- XMA
- A. Proctor Group Ltd
- Bromcom
- Community Playthings
- CPAC Modular
- Daisy Education

## Where to stay

- **CitizenM Hotel**: 80 m from the venue, 60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3BW
  - [Hotel website](https://www.citizenm.com/glasgow/)
  - Phone: +44 20 3519 1111
- **Apex City of Glasgow**: 120 m from the venue, 110 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 2EN
  - [Hotel website](https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/destinations/glasgow/apex-city-of-glasgow-hotel/)
- **Maldron Hotel Glasgow City**: 130 m from the venue, 4 stars, 50 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3BW
  - [Hotel website](https://www.maldronhotelglasgowcity.com)
- **DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central**: 130 m from the venue, 4 stars, 36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G2 3HN
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/glagwdi-doubletree-glasgow-central/)
  - Phone: +44 141 332 3311
- **Point A**: 130 m from the venue, 80 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 2EN
- **ABode Glasgow**: 190 m from the venue, 129 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 2SZ
  - [Hotel website](https://www.abodeglasgow.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 141 221 6789
- **easyHotel**: 200 m from the venue, 1 Hill Street, Glasgow, G3 6RN
  - [Hotel website](https://www.easyhotel.com/hotels/united-kingdom/glasgow/glasgow-city-centre)
- **Hampton by Hilton Glasgow Central**: 210 m from the venue, 3 stars, 140 West Campbell Street, Glasgow, G2 4TZ
  - [Hotel website](https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hampton-by-hilton-glasgow-central-GLAGCHX/index.html?WT.mc_id=zELWAKN0EMEA1HP2DMH3LocalSearch4DGGenericx6GLAGCHX)
  - Phone: +44 141 4284441

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