| Accompanying
Persons Programme
More
information about the accompanying person’s programme can
be found below.
Please
note an Accompanying Persons Programme booth
will be located in the AECC foyer during the conference.
However,
if you experience any difficulties, please do not hesitate
to contact David R.
Green who
will be more than happy to assist you.
Aberdeen
- 'The Granite City' is capital of Grampian Highlands and
is famous for its sparkling granite buildings, well preserved
history and North Sea oil. It is the gateway to Scotland's
castle and whisky country and is home to more castles than
any other area in the UK. Aberdeen has one of Scotland's most
striking skylines, and the granite buildings give the city
its distinctive look, whilst old Aberdeen and the fishing
village of Footdee, have an indelible air of a bygone era.
It was in Old Aberdeen that Bishop Elphinstone established
Aberdeen's first University, King's College, in 1495. In 1593
Aberdeen's second university was founded - at a time when
there were only two in the whole of England. These two colleges
united in the 19th Century to form the present day University
of Aberdeen. The North East of Scotland is also fortunate
in having some of the most beautiful and dynamic coastlines
and beaches in Europe, a unique coastal heritage trail through
the history of fishing and oil, as well as several maritime
museums, harbours, and estuarine wildlife habitat. Inland
Aberdeen is also blessed with being in close proximity to
the beautiful landscapes of Royal Deeside and Balmoral Castle,
castle country, golf courses, and the whisky trail providing
an opportunity for sightseeing to enjoy the fresh air and
scenery of Scotland.
These
include guided tours of the area (Discovering
Royal Deeside and Pam
Wells Specialist Tours), the Castle
Trail, the Whisky
Trail and the Coastal
Trail, the City
of Aberdeen and the University
of Aberdeen
Only
one hour away from Aberdeen at MacDuff it is possible to take
a Boat Trip to explore the coast and wildlife of the Moray
Firth. Click
here for further details. Another attraction at MacDuff
is the MacDuff
Marine Aquarium.
Discover
Scotland's rich heritage through the National
Trust for Scotland. There are many attractions and events
throughout Scotland.
Alternatively,
visit Baxters
Highland Village an Speyside and take part in some of
the Speyside
Festivals and Events for 2004.
Dunnottar
Castle just outside Aberdeen at Stonehaven provides historical
interest s well as breathtaking coastal views on a clear day.
If
you have more time then visit Ullapool
and Wester
Ross and walk on beautiful unspoilt beaches or explore
over twenty Munros.
And,
after all that visit a Distillery (Glenfarclass
Distillery or Glen
Moray)
Registration
rates for accompanying persons are available here
We
suggest that you examine the tours being offered by following
the website links and then contact the individuals concerned
directly using the (above) and following links to make your
arrangements.
Discovering Royal Deeside
Email:
Sue
Heard
Internet:
http://www.dee-tour.co.uk
Tel./Fax:
+44 (0)1339 882 767
Mobile: +44 (0)7814 697 482
Aberdeen
and Grampian Tourist Board
Click here for details about getting
around in Scotland. The Tour Operators
link on this website is especially useful.
Puffin
Boat Cruises
E-mail:
john@puffincruises.com
Internet: http://www.puffincruises.com/
Tel./Fax. +44 (0)1542 832560
North
58 Sea Adventures
North
58 Sea Adventures: Boat Trips, Dive Trips etc.. to see local
coastal and marine wildlife along the beautiful Moray Firth
coastline - see www.north58.co.uk
or email info@north58.co.uk
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