{"id":13277,"date":"2026-09-29T20:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T20:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/?page_id=13277"},"modified":"2026-10-02T00:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T00:53:22","slug":"field-trips-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/field-trips-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Field Trips &amp; Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-13277\" data-postid=\"13277\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-13277 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_pv87639 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_bnfd640 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_c2rd34\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_kpsn34 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3mdf266   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong><br \/>WSC 2026 offers tours and site visits in the afternoon of December 9 and the morning of December 10. Registered attendees may select one of the following tours during registration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bus service will be provided to\/from the facility, event-specific information will be provided for all participants closer to the conference. <em>Please note that each tour has a maximum number of attendees. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>No refunds will be given unless a field trip is cancelled by the organizing committee or the facility.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_06ji822 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_kj3f822 first\">\n                    <!-- module box -->\n<div  class=\"module module-box tb_y3lf483 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-box-content ui  tb_default_color\">\n                <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\"><h3>The Clydeside Distillery<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13278\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside.jpg 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>Located on the River Clyde and only a short walk from the conference venue, this working single-malt whisky distillery offers tours of the production process followed by a whisky tasting. An easy way to experience one of Scotland\u2019s most famous industries without leaving the conference neighbourhood. The tours take about one hour, but we have a staggered start. Learn more about Clydeside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theclydeside.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, December 9 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11am \u2013 12:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, December 10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4pm \u2013 5:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: <strong>\u00a324.50<\/strong> (including VAT and bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)<\/p>\n<p><em>Maximum participants: 80 (per time slot)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module box -->\n<!-- module box -->\n<div  class=\"module module-box tb_hfag557 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-box-content ui  tb_default_color\">\n                <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\"><h3>Crossbill Gin<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Crossbill.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13288\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Crossbill-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Crossbill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Crossbill.jpg 765w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make your own Scottish gin at this small distillery in Glasgow\u2019s historic Barras. Crossbill uses hand-foraged Scottish botanicals, and its award-winning Gin School offers tasting, blending, and distilling experiences. Learn more about Crossbill <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossbillgin.com\/gin-school-experiences\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Book your gin tasting for one of these slots (the times below are for the actual tours, we will announce bus times closer to the time):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, December 9, 3pm \u2013 4pm<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, December 9,\u00a05pm \u2013 6pm<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, December 9,\u00a07pm \u2013 8pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, December 10,\u00a010am \u2013 11am<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, December 10, 12noon \u2013 1pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: <strong>\u00a320.00<\/strong> (including VAT and bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)<\/p>\n<p><em>Maximum participants: 12 (per time slot) <\/em><\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module box -->\n<!-- module box -->\n<div  class=\"module module-box tb_q4yt284 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-box-content ui  tb_default_color\">\n                <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\"><h3><strong>Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship Glenlee<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Riverside.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13295\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Riverside-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Riverside-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Riverside.jpg 393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Glasgow\u2019s free transport and technology museum tells the story of cars, trains, trams, bicycles, ships, and the city\u2019s engineering heritage. Learn more about the Riverside Museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/museums\/venues\/riverside-museum\">here<\/a>. <em>The museum is free of charge, and you can visit on your own during opening hours; we are offering the convenience of transport to and from the hotel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra:<\/strong> Moored immediately outside Riverside Museum, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetallship.com\/your-visit\/\">Glenlee<\/a> is a restored Clyde-built sailing ship dating from 1896. The two attractions are easy to combine in a single visit.<\/p>\n<p>Book your museum visit for one of these slots (the times below are indicative, we will announce bus times and tour times for the Glenlee ship closer to the time):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, December 9,\u00a03pm \u2013 5pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, December 10, 10am \u2013 12noon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Costs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Riverside Museum and Glenlee tour: <strong>\u00a311.50 <\/strong>(including VAT)<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Maximum participants: 50 (each day)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module box -->\n<!-- module box -->\n<div  class=\"module module-box tb_e4vo324 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-box-content ui  tb_default_color\">\n                <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\"><h3><strong>Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Kelvingrove.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13297\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Kelvingrove-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Kelvingrove-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Kelvingrove.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of Scotland\u2019s most popular museums, housed in an impressive red-sandstone building close to the University of Glasgow. Its 22 galleries span art, natural history, Ancient Egypt, design, and Scottish history, and there is also a daily organ recital. Read more about the museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/museums\/venues\/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum\">here<\/a>. <em>The museum is free of charge and you can visit on your own during opening hours; we are offering the convenience of transport to and from the hotel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Book your museum visit for one of these slots (the times below are indicative for the time at the museum; we will announce bus times closer to the time):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, December 9, 3pm \u2013 5pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, December 10, 10am \u2013 12noon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: <strong>\u00a35.00<\/strong> (including VAT for bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Maximum participants: 50 (each day) <\/em><\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module box -->\n<!-- module box -->\n<div  class=\"module module-box tb_02xe900 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-box-content ui  tb_default_color\">\n                <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\"><h3><strong>The Burrell Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Burrell.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13304\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Burrell.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"218\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An extraordinary art collection set within Pollok Country Park, ranging from medieval stained glass and Chinese art to works by Degas and Rodin. You can find out more about the Burrell Collection <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/museums\/venues\/the-burrell-collection\">here<\/a>. <em>The museum is free of charge and you can visit on your own during opening hours; we are offering the convenience of transport to and from the hotel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Book your museum visit for one of these slots (the times below are indicative for the time at the museum; we will announce bus times closer to the time):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, December 9, 3pm \u2013 5pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, December 10, 11am \u2013 1pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: <strong>\u00a35.00<\/strong> (including VAT for bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)<\/p>\n<p><em>Maximum participants: 50 (each day)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module box -->\n<!-- module box -->\n<div  class=\"module module-box tb_jf49544 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"module-box-content ui  tb_default_color\">\n                <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\"><h3><strong>National Manufacturing Institute Scotland<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13307\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is an industry-led group of manufacturing research and development facilities operated by the University of Strathclyde. It serves as a major hub for innovation, aiming to transform productivity, develop worker skills, and help manufacturing businesses achieve net-zero targets. Find out more about NMIS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmis.scot\/about-us\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We have a dedicated tour, including welcome and refreshments, an initial introduction to NMIS, followed by staggered tours with groups of 8-10 people with an NMIS tour guide and a chaperone to ensure the group stays together as it passes through the large workshop area. Those waiting for a tour or returning from one of the first ones could help themselves to further refreshments while they wait. Once everyone has returned to the Netherton Suite, we would wrap things up with any final thoughts and Q&amp;A. Total time on site would be around 90 minutes and the time slot below is for the time at the facility; we will announce bus times separately (approx. 45 mins on the bus each way).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, December 9, 3:30pm-5pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: <strong>\u00a340.00<\/strong> (including VAT, tour and refreshments, and bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)<\/p>\n<p><em>Maximum participants: 50<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module box -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSC 2026 offers tours and site visits in the afternoon of December 9 and the morning of December 10. Registered attendees may select one of the following tours during registration. Bus service will be provided to\/from the facility, event-specific information will be provided for all participants closer to the conference. 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Registered attendees may select one of the following tours during registration.<\/strong><\/p> <p>Bus service will be provided to\/from the facility, event-specific information will be provided for all participants closer to the conference. <em>Please note that each tour has a maximum number of attendees. <\/em><\/p> <p>No refunds will be given unless a field trip is cancelled by the organizing committee or the facility.<\/p>\n<h3>The Clydeside Distillery<\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/CLydeside.jpg 867w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>Located on the River Clyde and only a short walk from the conference venue, this working single-malt whisky distillery offers tours of the production process followed by a whisky tasting. An easy way to experience one of Scotland\u2019s most famous industries without leaving the conference neighbourhood. The tours take about one hour, but we have a staggered start. Learn more about Clydeside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theclydeside.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p> <ul> <li>Wednesday, December 9 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11am \u2013 12:30pm<\/li> <li>Thursday, December 10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4pm \u2013 5:30pm<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Cost: <strong>\u00a324.50<\/strong> (including VAT and bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)<\/p> <p><em>Maximum participants: 80 (per time slot)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Crossbill Gin<\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Crossbill.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Crossbill-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Crossbill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Crossbill.jpg 765w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>Make your own Scottish gin at this small distillery in Glasgow\u2019s historic Barras. Crossbill uses hand-foraged Scottish botanicals, and its award-winning Gin School offers tasting, blending, and distilling experiences. Learn more about Crossbill <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossbillgin.com\/gin-school-experiences\">here<\/a>.<\/p> <p>Book your gin tasting for one of these slots (the times below are for the actual tours, we will announce bus times closer to the time):<\/p> <ul> <li>Wednesday, December 9, 3pm \u2013 4pm<\/li> <li>Wednesday, December 9,\u00a05pm \u2013 6pm<\/li> <li>Wednesday, December 9,\u00a07pm \u2013 8pm<\/li> <li>Thursday, December 10,\u00a010am \u2013 11am<\/li> <li>Thursday, December 10, 12noon \u2013 1pm<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Cost: <strong>\u00a320.00<\/strong> (including VAT and bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)<\/p> <p><em>Maximum participants: 12 (per time slot) <\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship Glenlee<\/strong><\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Riverside.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Riverside-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Riverside-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Riverside.jpg 393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>Glasgow\u2019s free transport and technology museum tells the story of cars, trains, trams, bicycles, ships, and the city\u2019s engineering heritage. Learn more about the Riverside Museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/museums\/venues\/riverside-museum\">here<\/a>. <em>The museum is free of charge, and you can visit on your own during opening hours; we are offering the convenience of transport to and from the hotel.<\/em><\/p> <p><strong>Extra:<\/strong> Moored immediately outside Riverside Museum, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetallship.com\/your-visit\/\">Glenlee<\/a> is a restored Clyde-built sailing ship dating from 1896. The two attractions are easy to combine in a single visit.<\/p> <p>Book your museum visit for one of these slots (the times below are indicative, we will announce bus times and tour times for the Glenlee ship closer to the time):<\/p> <ul> <li>Wednesday, December 9,\u00a03pm \u2013 5pm<\/li> <li>Thursday, December 10, 10am \u2013 12noon<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Costs:<\/p> <ul> <li>Riverside Museum and Glenlee tour: <strong>\u00a311.50 <\/strong>(including VAT)<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li> <\/ul> <p><em>Maximum participants: 50 (each day)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum<\/strong><\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Kelvingrove.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Kelvingrove-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Kelvingrove-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Kelvingrove.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>One of Scotland\u2019s most popular museums, housed in an impressive red-sandstone building close to the University of Glasgow. Its 22 galleries span art, natural history, Ancient Egypt, design, and Scottish history, and there is also a daily organ recital. Read more about the museum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/museums\/venues\/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum\">here<\/a>. <em>The museum is free of charge and you can visit on your own during opening hours; we are offering the convenience of transport to and from the hotel.<\/em><\/p> <p>Book your museum visit for one of these slots (the times below are indicative for the time at the museum; we will announce bus times closer to the time):<\/p> <ul> <li>Wednesday, December 9, 3pm \u2013 5pm<\/li> <li>Thursday, December 10, 10am \u2013 12noon<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Cost: <strong>\u00a35.00<\/strong> (including VAT for bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)\u00a0<\/p> <p><em>Maximum participants: 50 (each day) <\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Burrell Collection<\/strong><\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Burrell.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/Burrell.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"218\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>An extraordinary art collection set within Pollok Country Park, ranging from medieval stained glass and Chinese art to works by Degas and Rodin. You can find out more about the Burrell Collection <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/museums\/venues\/the-burrell-collection\">here<\/a>. <em>The museum is free of charge and you can visit on your own during opening hours; we are offering the convenience of transport to and from the hotel.<\/em><\/p> <p>Book your museum visit for one of these slots (the times below are indicative for the time at the museum; we will announce bus times closer to the time):<\/p> <ul> <li>Wednesday, December 9, 3pm \u2013 5pm<\/li> <li>Thursday, December 10, 11am \u2013 1pm<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Cost: <strong>\u00a35.00<\/strong> (including VAT for bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)<\/p> <p><em>Maximum participants: 50 (each day)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>National Manufacturing Institute Scotland<\/strong><\/h3> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/files\/2026\/09\/NMIS.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is an industry-led group of manufacturing research and development facilities operated by the University of Strathclyde. It serves as a major hub for innovation, aiming to transform productivity, develop worker skills, and help manufacturing businesses achieve net-zero targets. Find out more about NMIS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmis.scot\/about-us\">here<\/a>.<\/p> <p>We have a dedicated tour, including welcome and refreshments, an initial introduction to NMIS, followed by staggered tours with groups of 8-10 people with an NMIS tour guide and a chaperone to ensure the group stays together as it passes through the large workshop area. Those waiting for a tour or returning from one of the first ones could help themselves to further refreshments while they wait. Once everyone has returned to the Netherton Suite, we would wrap things up with any final thoughts and Q&amp;A. Total time on site would be around 90 minutes and the time slot below is for the time at the facility; we will announce bus times separately (approx. 45 mins on the bus each way).<\/p> <ul> <li>Wednesday, December 9, 3:30pm-5pm<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Cost: <strong>\u00a340.00<\/strong> (including VAT, tour and refreshments, and bus transfer from\/to conference hotel)<\/p> <p><em>Maximum participants: 50<\/em><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13277","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001065"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13277"}],"version-history":[{"count":36,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13277\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13433,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13277\/revisions\/13433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/wsc2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}