Contact and opening hours

The following times apply for telephone enquiries:
Mon / Wed / Thu  09:30 - 18:00
Tue  09:30 - 17:00
Fri  09:30 - 15:00

Our library and reading room has re-opened. You can find our opening hours here.

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Easter
Fri 02.04. – Mon 05.04. incl.

May Bank Holiday
Mon 31.05.

Summer Closure
Sat 24.07. – Sun 15.08. incl.
(Library closed: Mon 19.07. - Sun 15.08.)

September Bank Holiday
Mon 27.09.

Winter Closure
Fri 24.12.2021 – Sun 02.01.2022 incl.
General enquiries can be made by phone as follows:

Mon / Wed / Thu  09:30 - 18:00
Tue  09:30 - 17:00
Fri  09:30am - 15:00
Our opening hours in August:

Monday            10am – 6pm (Service hours/registration: 2pm – 6pm)
Wednesday      10am – 6pm
Thursday          10am – 6pm (Service hours/registration: 2pm – 6pm)

From Mon 19 July - Sun 15 August we are going on our summer break.
Our Language Office is available for telephone enquiries as follows:

Mon - Fri: 10:00 – 13:00

Directions


Public Transport
  • Tube:
    - St. George's Road or Kelvinbridge
  • Bus:
    You will find bus stops near the Institute on Woodlands Road, Elderslie Road / Sauchiehall Street and Great Western Road:
    - Woodlands Rd: 4/4 A (First Buses)
    - Elderslie Rd/ Sauchiehall St: 3, 77 (First Buses), 17 (McGill's)
    - Great Western Road: 6, 6A (First Buses)
    You may also consult the First website to find the most suitable bus route for you: First: SimpliCITY
  • Train:
    - Charing Cross Station (in walking distance)
    - Central Station (Exit Hope Street). Then by bus further along to Woodlands Road (second stop after Charing Cross, next to a church), then a steep walk up Woodlands Gate, left and right to Park Circus
    - Queen Street Station or Buchanan Bus Station. With the tube further along to Kelvinbridge Station or St. George’s Cross Station (both are within 10 mins. walking distance from the Institute)
Parking Facilities
There are parking charges in operation in Park Circus and the surrounding area. So please remember to bring coins with you to feed the parking meter! No charges after 6pm and on weekends.