Excursion

The Conference Excursion is inclusive in the delegate registration fee. Delegates are able to attend one of three alternative excursions prior to attending the Conference Dinner which will be held at Hampden Stadium. Transportation will be provided to the detailed activity and back from the Conference Dinner to the Conference Hotels. 

 

	Activity prior to attending Conference Dinner at Hampden Stadium	Delegate Fee
Excursion 1	The Waverley	Inclusive
Excursion 2	Glengoyne Whisky Distillery	Inclusive
Excursion 3	Golf at the Westerwood	£100.00

 

As detailed above the Conference Excursion and Conference Dinner are combined into one event that all delegates, exhibitors and accompanying persons are eligible to attend. The conference dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday 14 July.

 

Excursion 1: The Waverley - Inclusive to the registration fee

The Waverley is the last Sea-going Paddle Steamer in the World – magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks and gleaming varnish and brass. Built in 1947, she is a truly unique venue. The ship boasts 2 comfortable lounge bars, a traditional tearoom, an observation suite, a restaurant and a souvenir shop. The famous steam engines are open for passengers to view.

 

The Waverley will depart from Glasgow Science Centre, making its way up the river Clyde to the Tail of the Bank, near Greenock prior to returning again to the Glasgow Science Centre where coaches will be available to provide transportation to the Gala Dinner.

Excursion 2: Glengoyne - Inclusive to the registration fee

Travelling from Glasgow we drive to the foot of the Campsie Fells and visit Glengoyne Distillery, where we will see how Scotland’s national drink is produced. For those who wish there is even a taste of the end product!

At Balloch we’ll make a stop to enjoy the panoramic views from Loch Lomond Shores in the Loch Lomond National Park before returning to Glasgow.

  
Excursion 3: Westerwood - Supplement of £100.00 required in addition to registration fee

This magnificent 18 hole course meanders through silver birches, firs and heather; but it’s as challenging as it is beautiful. The course was designed by Seve Ballesteros and Dave Thomas. The signature hole, devised by Seve, is the par 3 15th, known as the Waterfall hole. Hitting from above to a green surrounded by a 60ft rock face, it’s not for the faint hearted and the undulating moorland greens also put you to the test over those nervy 4ft putts.

This event is sponsored by our Diamond Conference Sponsor Aixtron.

 

 

Conference Dinner

The Confrence Dinner will be held at Hampden Stadium after the Congress excursions. A drinks reception will take place in the Millennium Suite and Scottish Football Museum.

A three course meal including tea and coffee will then be served in the Lomond and Nevis Suite at the stadium.

 

 

Optional Tours

Tour	Date	Time	Fee
* Glasgow City Tour (half day)	Monday 11th July 2011	13:00 – 17:00hrs	£35.00
Edinburgh Tour (full day)	Tuesday 12th July 2011	09:30 – 17:00hrs	£52.00
Stirling and Trossachs Tour	Wednesday 13th July 2011	09:30 – 17:00hrs	£52.00

* Half Day Tour:
Glasgow City Tour - 13:00 – 17:00hrs     £35.00 per person

This introduction to Glasgow will cover a panoramic tour of the City Centre, including the River Clyde, the historic Cathedral and Merchant City, the Georgian grandeur of Blythswood Square, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the University Campus. We’ll visit Pollok Country Park with the Burrell Art Collection and a large herd of Highland Cattle.

 

 * This tour is also included in the accompanying person registration fee.

Full Day Tours:
Edinburgh City Tour - 09:30hrs – 17:00hrs    £52.00 per person

We travel to Edinburgh past historic Linlithgow, where we can see over to Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. We will make a photo-stop in the picturesque town of South Queensferry were you can enjoy views of the magnificent Forth Bridges.

We start our tour of Edinburgh with a panoramic look at the sweeping Georgian terraces and crescents of the New Town, followed by an interior visit to Edinburgh Castle. Next we will see the Scottish Parliament building and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, HM The Queen’s Official residence in Scotland. The remainder of the afternoon is free for shopping and/or sightseeing

 
 Stirling Castle & The Trossachs - 09:30hrs – 17:00hrs     £52.00 per person

From Glasgow we travel northwards to the historic town of Stirling, once the home of the Scottish Kings and Queens. We are given a guided tour of Stirling Castle. From Stirling we head through the Trossachs, one of Scotland’s most scenic areas, along the shore of Loch Venachar and over the Duke’s Pass to Aberfoyle where, as well as having time to shop, we will watch a demonstration of working sheepdogs before skirting the Fintry Hills and back to Glasgow.