SNTS Conference Aberdeen, July 2006

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SNTS ConferenceAberdeen, July 2006

• The following pages have been designed to help
  you decide which hotel you might wish to stay in
  which outings you may wish to go on give you an
  overview of evening events arranged for you and
  provide you with the necessary registration forms.

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We have arranged as wide as possible a variety of
accommodations, from top class hotels and suites
to more standard hall of residence rooms. Some
of these are detailed on this and the next two
pages.
We have reserved a variety of rooms in the
Universitys own accommodation complex, within 2
minutes walk of the conference venue. These
include Single or twin rooms (en-suite) in
Kings Hall (the Universitys own private
hotel) Single room (en-suite) in Crombie
Hall Single rooms with shared facilities in both
Crombie and Johnston Halls
The Caledonian Hotel is on Union Terrace, in the
centre of the city, and is one of Aberdeens
favourite luxury hotels. This comfortable
bedroom is typical of the high standard found
throughout the hotel
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We have reserved suites of rooms in the Skene
Apartment Hotel on Rosemount, close to the city
centre. Ranging in size from 1 4 bedroom
apartments, these are ideal for friends either
travelling together to, or meeting up in,
Aberdeen. In addition to the bedrooms, each
apartment has a sitting room, bathroom and
kitchen. The suites provide an attractive
alternative to hotel accommodation, as
self-catering is a viable option. They can also
work out more cheaply for a group sharing!
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The Premier Lodge Hotel, on West North Street, is
only about 10 minutes walk from Kings College,
the Conference venue. It is a typical
Travelodge type hotel but the rooms are
comfortable, its inexpensive and its close to
the centre of town as well as to the University.
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We have arranged a series of evening events which
will both welcome you to our city and give you an
opportunity in a busy schedule to see something
more than just the University. This, and the
next, page outline the events.
On the Tuesday evening, 25 July, the University
is hosting a reception for SNTS Delegates in the
magnificent Elphinstone Hall, on the University
Campus
On Wednesday evening, 26th July, Aberdeen City
Council will welcome you at a Civic reception in
the Art-Deco splendour of the Beach Ballroom,
right on the sea front. This is followed by
dinner in the same venue
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On the evening of Thursday, 27th July, you will
be taken to Drum Castle, a few miles outside the
city, where a picnic has been organised for you.
As well as having a chance to see inside the
Castle (run by the National Trust for Scotland),
there are magnificent grounds and a rose-garden
at Drum, all waiting to be explored.
On Friday 28th July, the Conference Dinner will
be held in the Baronial splendour of Ardoe House
Hotel, one of the finest hotels in North-East
Scotland. Situated on Royal Deeside it is,
however, only a few minutes drive from the city.
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ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAMME The SNTS
Accompanying persons excursions will comprise a
series of visits to places of interest mainly
close to the city. These are all planned so that
there will be plenty of time to prepare for the
evening events, and are An afternoon walking
tour of the University area of Aberdeen, known as
Old Aberdeen A morning visit to the former
Catholic Seminary at Blairs, just outside the
city, which now houses a most interesting museum.
A morning bus tour of the City of Aberdeen,
taking in all the sights of our lovely city,
ancient and modern A morning-to- mid-afternoon
trip to Crathes Castle and its world famous
Gardens Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin The Great
Garden of Pitmedden We regret these two trips are
now fully booked, and the City Bus Tour and visit
to Crathes Castle have been substituted DETAILS
OF THE TIMINGS OF THESE VISITS, AND COSTS ARE ON
THE REGISTRATION FORM
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Accompanying Persons highlights (1)
Aberdeen Beach
The Castlegate, Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre
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Accompanying Persons (2)
Crathes Castle and Gardens
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Accompanying persons (3)
Blairs College, now a museum
Aberdeen harbour
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Pluscarden Priory, Nr Elgin
The Great Garden of Pitmedden
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TWO TOURS ARE NOW FULLY
BOOKED UP, SO NO MORE RESERVATIONS CAN BE TAKEN
FOR THEM
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We have a variety of Saturday excursions
available for you to choose from. Full details
and costs are available on the registration
form A day trip to Inverness, stopping at the
site of the Battle of Culloden (1746) where
Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated. After lunch,
we go on to Loch Ness. Included is a boat trip
on the loch, passing the beautiful Urquhart
Castle en route. Sightings of Nessie not
guaranteed!
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The Battlefield of Culloden, near Inverness,
where Bonnie Prince Charlies Jacobite Rebellion
ended in 1746
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A day trip into the Highlands, to visit the
Queens summer residence, Balmoral Castle. The
castle is open to the public when Her Majesty is
not in residence, so you will be able to see
round it. After this, you will be taken on a
tour of the Royal Lochnagar distillery, near
Balmoral and will have an opportunity to sample
its produce!
Whisky made in the Royal Lochnagar distillery,
near Balmoral
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Arbroath Abbey Visitor Centre
A day trip to visit Arbroath Abbey, an important
place in Scottish History, and later to visit the
House of Dun, near Montrose a splendid example
of a Georgian country house with the most
wonderfully elaborate plasterwork and a beautiful
garden to explore
House of Dun
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For those who may not wish to spend all day on a
tour, we have arranged a short tour of the
award-winning parks and gardens of Aberdeen.
Some of the highlights will be
Cruickshank Botanic Garden, Aberdeen ?
University
Seaton Park, with St Machars Cathedral in the
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? The Rose Mound, Duthie Park