Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital is a truly beautiful, compact and safe city, ideal for exploring on foot. It is a vibrant, modern and dynamic and bustling with life.
As a World Heritage site, it is famous for its Castle perched on a volcanic rock just a few minutes walk from where the conference will be held. There is also a plethora of stunning architecture and wonderful galleries, museums and theatres. Edinburgh is an exciting and vibrant city with much to see and do. Please use the link below to make the most of your time in Edinburgh.
Experience Edinburgh
Plan your time in Edinburgh or extend your stay in Scotland. This website from Edinburgh Convention Bureau provides listings for bus tours, pubs & restaurants, shopping and golf courses and adventure packed activities – you’ll be spoilt for choice!
http://www.experienceedinburgh.org/
Inspiring Capital
Visit this comprehensive site for details of all the major events in Edinburgh.
http://www.edinburgh-inspiringcapital.com/visit.aspx
The Edinburgh Festivals
Edinburgh is famously known as the festival city and in the summer months the city is transformed by
7 fantastic festivals. The international comedy festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the most famous,
taking place in August when the city is transformed by comedians, street performers and a fantastic
festive atmosphere.
If you would like to extend your stay in Edinburgh to enjoy what the festival season has to offer please see
the Edinburgh festivals website www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk for further information.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place throughout August and is a renowned display of the worlds
most impressive military bands. It has taken place is 1950 and since then more than 12 million people
have attended. Annually the event attracts around 217,000 who come to experience the spectacular
show preformed within the grounds of the world famous Edinburgh Castle.
For further information and ticket prices for the The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo please visit the official
website www.edintattoo.co.uk
London Olympics 2012
In July 2012 London will be hosting the Olympic Games. As London is only an hour by air or 4 
hours by train from Edinburgh, you may like to take the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere
and travel to the games whilst in the UK.
For further information on what is going on please visit the official website at www.london2012.com
Please bear in mind that most tickets have now been released and allocated, however to sign up for information on further releases, or reallocations please visit http://www.tickets.london2012.com/?camefrom=CFC_UK_LONDON2012_L2012_SIGNUPSPLASH
The city of London is predicted to be extremely busy during the month of July so if you are considering
attending we strongly advise that you book accommodation well in advance.