Companion Programme

All bookings are to be made before 15 May 2012.
 

Sunday 8^th July 2012

• Welcome Reception
• See the conference social events page

Monday 9^th July 2012

• Visit to Royal Yacht Britannia
• http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
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• The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of the world's most famous ships. Launched at John Brown's Shipyard in Clydebank in 1953, the Royal Yacht proudly served Queen and country for 44 years. During that time Britannia carried The Queen and the Royal Family on 968 official voyages, from the remotest regions of the South Seas to the deepest divides of Antarctica.
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• See the conference social events page

Tuesday 10^th July 2012

• Visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
• http://www.royalcollection.org.uk
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• The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty The Queen, stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat. This fine baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's rich history.
• The Palace is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, and as the setting for many of the dramatic episodes in her turbulent reign. Mary was married at Holyroodhouse and witnessed the brutal killing of her secretary Rizzio by her jealous second husband, Lord Darnley, in her private apartments. The Palace briefly served as the headquarters of Bonnie Prince Charlie during the 1745 uprising. Click here for more details.
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• Coach Leaving EICC 0930hours
• Coach Returning to EICC 1200hrs

• Price including coach transportation and audio tour:
• Adult £20
• Child (5-17) £15
• Child (under 5) £10
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Wednesday 11^th July 2012

• Forth Bridges Cruise Bus and Boat Tour
   
• Edinburgh Tour Bus Direct Link and Boat trip on the Forth Belle. Getting to South Queensferry from the centre of Edinburgh is easy on the Forth Bridges Cruise Bus!
• Enjoy the grand sights of Edinburgh AND a sightseeing tour on the Forth Belle with its famous road and railway bridges!
• The tour bus leaves from Waverley Bridge and takes you direct to Hawes Pier at South Queensferry where you board the Forth Belle. Bus journey times are approximately 25 minutes each way.
• Sit in the heated observation lounge or on the outside decks and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar.
• We sail out into the Firth of Forth and close to some of the smaller islands where you'll get a chance to see all sorts of boating activities.
• During your tour you’ll find plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of marine wildlife including many seabirds, seals and watch out for the occasional porpoise. Although sightings are rare; dolphins and killer whales (orcas) have been spotted quite recently in the Firth of Forth. You never know what you might see! Binoculars are available to hire for a small, refundable deposit. Just ask a member of our crew.
• Tour duration 75mins.
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• Trip Costs:
• Adult £20.00
• Child (5-17) £15
• Child (under 5) £10
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• Conference Banquet
• See the conference social events page

Other Places to Visit

• Edinburgh Castle
• Dynamic Earth
• Edinburgh Dungeon
• Edinburgh Zoo
• Mary Kings Close 
• Scottish Sea Bird Centre
• The Botanic Gardens
• Camera Obscura
• Roslynn Chapel
• Museum of Childhood
• Portrait Gallery
• National Museum of Scotland
• National Museum of Flight
• Princes Street Gardens
• Edinburgh Castle
• Visit the Edinburgh Tourist Board for lots more ideas!!

All bookings are to be made before 15 May 2012.
Bookings are non-refundable^*.

^*The conference organisers reserve the right to cancel undersubscribed tours, in which case a full refund will be given.