Where is the Conference venue?
The Conference will take place at the Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1ET.
Is the venue accessible?
The venue is fully accessible by wheelchair. More details on venue accessibility can be found here.
There is ramped access from main entrance to foyer, box office, Design Suite and café. There is a wheelchair accessible lift to the upper floor (Auditorium, Beveridge Suite, The Exchange) and a stair lift to lower floor (The Advantage).
The main auditorium has four wheelchair spaces. Row J is step-free – all other rows require steps. There is also an Infrared hearing system with receivers and neck loops at box office.
Accessible toilets can be found on the ground and first floors, with a Changing Places facility on the ground floor.
What are the public transport links / is there parking available?
The Conference venue is located a three minute walk from Kirkcaldy Train Station (0.2 miles). There are three Blue Badge spaces in front of the building, but otherwise there is a limited number of spaces. Additional free parking can be found at nearby Kirkcaldy Train Station.
For Conference attendees, STP’s partner, Scotrail, have kindly provided a 30% discount on your train travel but you will need to apply by Monday 2nd November. Please download and fill in this form, and send it to group.travel@scotrail.co.uk. Paper tickets will then be posted out to you.
What is the cost to attend the conference?
Attendance is free for STP members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for £190+VAT, or join us a member to secure their free ticket/s.
What are the arrangements for the walking tours?
More information will be circulated to delegates ahead of the conference.
Does the venue have WIFI?
Yes, there is free Wi-Fi throughout.
Is the Conference available to view online?
No, while our learning events remain online, the Conference is our once in a year time to be together in person. For members who can’t attend in person, we will circulate a summary of the day’s events (including key learnings) afterwards.
Is there overnight accommodation available locally?
Special rates for STC26 delegates are available at the Dean Park Hotel, which is a ten minute drive from the conference venue. To book bed and breakfast at the hotel, please call their reception on 01592 261635, quoting the following:
FCASBB – Single Room £60BB
FCASBBDBL – Double/Twin Room £80BB
FCASBBSD – Superior Double/Twin £90BB