Congress Venue

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) combines modern, comfortable facilities with an excellent location in the heart of the city. The unusual round shape of the centre gives an intimate feel to any event and offers the added benefit of being very easy to move around.

Edinburgh

Located in the South East of Scotland, lies the magnificent city of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland and home to its parliament. The city offers a wealth of history and culture, from the medieval Old Town to the Georgian New Town. The majestic castle sits high above the city atop an extinct volcano, taking full advantage of its commanding position overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage site at the heart of the city.

Compact enough to explore on foot, visitors can enjoy the city at a leisurely pace, taking in the contrasting mix of historical buildings and award winning architecture. Located to the south of Princes Street lies the Old Town, where you can visit the Palace of Holyrood House, the Royal Museum of Scotland, the University of Edinburgh, and Surgeons’ Hall. Edinburgh’s New Town, built in the mid-to-late 18th century, combines elegant architecture and neo-classical buildings with shopping and entertainment areas. Located in Leith on the outskirts of the city, is the famous Royal Yacht Britannia.

Food lovers will be delighted by the wide selection of quality restaurants, ranging from traditional Scottish fare prepared with the finest local seafood and game, to international cuisine such as French, Italian, Indian and Spanish tapas. The thriving nightlife offers a good mix of traditional, historical taverns to stylish modern bars, theatres and jazz clubs. Shoppers will be delighted by the vast array of famous department stores, stylish fashion boutiques, specialist local crafts and antiquities.

Time to Relax

Venturing further afield, Scotland is a fabulous destination to explore, with stunning scenery and activities to suit all tastes. Pre and post-congress tours can be booked via the link to our official travel agency for the congress. Whether your interest lies in history, culture or outdoor pursuits such as walking or fishing, Scotland has plenty to offer. Not forgetting, of course, that golfers will be thrilled at the opportunity to play on one of the world’s most famous championship courses.