Well (to keep things moving) I can host here at my flat if numbers are quite small (as was the case for the first Scotland meet). Alternatively, it would not be difficult to get the use of a hotel (St. Andrews has many) or a Student Union function room for the day.
The trouble is that St Andrews lies slightly aside of the main public transportation routes. Notably, the nearest train station is in the neighbouring town of Leuchars (the taxi drivers union and the bus drivers association continues to thwart plans to reinstate the rail link that was destroyed under Doctor Beaching).
I can put a couple of people up for the night, but beyond that, one of the many hotels, or the student hostel, would need to be used by those who had travelled over any great distance.
A hosting here would of course, merit a subsequent evenings alcoholic consumption about the toon.
A date would also be something worth throwing around as a matter of rough convenience, although once a venue is decided, its the person in subsequent charge who has to decide specifics.
I have my exam season at the minute. Up till the 22nd. Second term starts in early February. March is a quite busy month (monster pub crawls, anthropological breaks and birthdays) but there will I am sure be spare time.
The more in advance the plan is made, the greater the chance for success and proliferation and population. But the longer one must wait (naturally).
I'll shoot off emails to those head-fiers who came to the last meet, but are not so often forum lurkers. Beyond that, anyone else who can offer perhaps more transportation friendly hosting is much appreciated. (I'm thinking Glasgow/Edinburgh/Glenrothes here). I could organise Glenrothes myself if needed. Although I suspect that the Rothes Halls is pretty expensive and probably already booked up for the foreseeable time.
