Family Gathering 2025

This year’s Family Gathering will take place on Saturday 8 November at voco Grand Central, Glasgow. 

Click here to register.

We have lined up a superb programme of local, national and international speakers, and a range of  interactive workshops throughout the day. There will also be plenty of free time for you to relax and socialise with members of our community.

Our Patron Sarah Winckless MBE will join us and we are looking forward to welcoming Professor Åsa Petersén of the Huntington Research Unit at Lund University in Sweden. Professor Petersén has led and collaborated on numerous research projects worldwide and will share her unique insight and understanding on current projects and clinical trials.

The Family Gathering will be brought to a close by joint Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Lorna Milne, however families are welcome to stay on for a ‘world café’ style event, during which there will be an opportunity to meet key staff and stakeholders and continue conversations and networking with family member friends, old and new.

Attendance at the  Family Gathering is free with lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments provided. Information about how to reserve your place(s) can be found overleaf. Please register by Friday 17 October.  Numbers are limited to 150 and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

You will also find more information, including directions to the venue, suggested accommodation, travel and parking on the enclosed document. Please email SHAfamilygathering@hdscotland.org or call our National Office on 0141 848 0308 if you have any questions. 

In closing, the challenges being faced by Scottish Huntington’s Association and the wider charity sector at this time are well publicised, and we know from past events that those who are able are keen to assist. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the work of the charity can do so by visiting hdscotland.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate/ or by clicking the ‘Donate’ button on our website.

Please be assured that there is no requirement to donate to attend the Family Gathering, which is free of charge for all attendees.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 8 November!

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Travel and accommodation information

Venue

voco Grand Central, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3SF. The venue is attached to Glasgow Central station and is fully accessible.

Travelling by road

There are two carparks very near to the hotel – discounted rates are available through the hotel.

• NCP Central Station carpark (G1 4PA).  Please access via Oswald Street. On entering you should try to park near level five. From level five there is access to Central Station where you can walk through to the hotel without having to go outside.
• NCP Mitchell Street carpark (G1 3LN) is a two-minute walk from the hotel.

Be sure to let the hotel reception staff know where you have parked and they will provide a ticket to ensure you pay the discounted rate when you leave. 

* Glasgow city centre is a low emission zone (LEZ) so please check your vehicle is compliant.

Travelling by train

The hotel is attached to Glasgow Central station.  The hotel entrance is located on the main station concourse.  Queen Street station is an eight-minute walk away and has a taxi rank.

Overnight accommodation options

voco Grand Central Tel: 0141 221 3388

There is also a great choice of hotels near the venue including:

Hotel Indigo Tel:  0141 226 7700

Ibis Styles Glasgow Central Tel:  0141 428 4477

Jury’s Inn Tel:  0141 314 4800

Premier Inn City Centre (St Enoch Square) Tel: 0330 175 9007

Radisson Blu Tel:  0141 204 3333

Any questions?

We’re here to help – please email SHAfamilygathering@hdscotland.org or call 0141 848 0308.