Welcome to the SCOTO Gathering 5 & 6 March 2026

We’re bringing SCOTO 2026 into the heart of Glasgow find out what’s planned this year →All the key details you need are gathered on this page.

This year brings a few exciting changes to the Gathering. Instead of a single base hotel location, the SCOTO Gathering will take place at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, just a short walk from Queen Street Station and the main bus station, with the SCOTO Gathering Supper and Civic Reception hosted at the National Piping Centre.

This means that delegates are free to choose from the wide range of accommodation that Glasgow has to offer - and thanks to Glasgow Life we have a list of near by hotels.

A huge thank you to our Gathering partners, Scottish Community Alliance and the Glasgow Convention Bureau as well as our Learning Exchange hosts.

Lord Provost and Glasgow City Council’s Civic Reception & The Gathering Supper

Thursday 5 March

We would be delighted if you can join us on Thursday evening at The National Piping Centre for a Civic Reception and our Gathering Supper.

Early Morning Walk with Invisible Cities

Friday 6 March

This year as part of our SCOTO Gathering social value offer, SCOTO is subsidising places on an Invisible Cities walk - a guided walk by individuals with lived experience of homelessness. Taking place early in the morning before the Gathering conference, the walk offers a different perspective on the city while supporting Invisible Cities' ethical travel and community experiences in cities across the UK. Tickets are £16 - click below to book your space: