Social Programme
Opening Ceremony (included in delegate Fee)
Monday 26 October 2009, EICCA Piper will signal the move to the auditorium for the start of proceedings.
Presentations from:
- Bernard Berry – Chairman, Conference Organising Committee
- Roseanna Cunningham – Minister for Environment
- John Hinton – President, Institute of Acoustics
- Luigi Maffei – President, EAA
Opening Reception (included in delegate Fee)
Monday 26 October 2009, 6pm–7pm, Exhibition Area, EICCMusic, drinks and snacks provided, a chance to meet up on the first evening.
Monday Evening 26th – Dinner Post Exhibitors Reception (Euronoise Delegate Special Rate)
One of Edinburgh's best restaurants Giulliano's (Union Place) is offering a special rate £15 evening dinner menu for Euronoise delegates on Monday the 26th. This will help many delegates who will wish to attend the Exhibitors reception on Monday evening and then go out for dinner. The dinner will comprise a Scottish - Italian style menu.
Delegates who wish to take advantage of this offer and reserve places should contact the restaurant directly, contact details and address are provided in the menu linked to below. (Tel +44 (0) 131 556 6590) – www.giulianos.co.uk
When booking delegates should ask for the Euronoise 1 Menu for Monday 26th October. The restaurant is located in Union Place opposite the Playhouse Theatre a short 10 minute bus or taxi ride from the EICC.
By Taxi: Please note there are 3 Giulliano's restaurants in Edinburgh, ask the taxi driver for Giulliano's Restaurant opposite the Playhouse Theatre. Cost £5 to £6 by taxi. Taxis can take up to 5 people.
By Bus: Walk out of EICC Turn left. After 300m you will arrive at Lothian Road. Turn Left and look for Bus Stop on left hand side of road, facing down hill. (Buses 10, 11, 15, 15A or 16 will go directly past Giulliano's Restaurant opposite the Playhouse Theatre). Cost of bus journey per person £1.20. You pay on the bus exact money (coins), no change is given.
For those who are not able to book in time but are looking for somewhere to eat on Monday evening, in the same area near the Playhouse Theatre there are other restaurants located in the Omni Complex.
For those staying out in the evening and who wish to sample typical Scottish beer or whisky, opposite Giulliano's is a traditional large Scottish Bar the "Theatre Royal Bar".
Buon Appetito!!
View Giuliano's MenuCONFERENCE BANQUET(separate charge)
Tuesday 27 October 2009 View a video of a Traditional Cèilidh DanceKilt Hire Details
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Murrayfield, the Home of Scottish Rugby
Edinburgh's iconic Murrayfield Stadium is today recognised as one of the top stadia in Europe, the home of Scottish Rugby.
A traditional Cèilidh (a traditional Gaelic social dance) will be held at the Murrayfield Stadium. Coaches will be provided.
Starting with a trackside reception (weather permitting), Piper to lead you to dinner, 3 courses with wine followed by a Ceilidh band and highland dancer – a chance to wear the tartan and join in the dance.
Closing Party (included in delegate Fee)
Wednesday 28 October 2009, EICCMusic, whisky and shortbread.
Social Tours
One tour is included in the accompanying person registration fee £18.00 per tour
All tours will depart and return to the EICC Blue Badge Tour Guide.
Tour A – Monday 26 October 2009
13:00 – 17:00 hrsPanoramic City Tour (Old Town) with Blue Badge Guide photo stop of Greyfriars Bobby.
Visit to Edinburgh Castle for the rest of the afternoon return to EICC.
Tour B – Tuesday 27 October 2009
09:00 – 13:00 hrsPanoramic City Tour (New Town) with Blue Badge Guide visit to Holyrood Palace. Return to EICC.
Tour C – Wednesday 28 October 2009
09:00 – 13:00 hrsVisit the Royal Yacht Britannia, with Blue Badge Guide time for shopping at Ocean Terminal, return to EICC.
The Edinburgh Convention Bureau local experts will be available on the first two days of the conference to provide information on any aspect of transport and places of interest for delegates.