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8th World Congress on Active Ageing - Glasgow 13th-17th August 2012
8th World Congress on Active Ageing on 13th -17th August 2012 in the City of Glasgow, Scotland
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8th World Congress on Active Ageing on 13th -17th August 2012 in the City of Glasgow, Scotland
Social Programme
Social and Tour Information
There is a full social and tour programme for the Congress, please find information on this detailed below:
Social Events
(£60.00 per person)
Opening Ceremony
Monday 13th August (pm)
Clyde Auditorium, SECC
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Monday 13 August 2012 in the Clyde Auditorium at the SECC. This event is inclusive to the registration fee for all delegates and accompanying persons.
Welcome Reception
Monday 13th August (pm)
Glasgow Science Centre
The Welcome Reception will be held in the Glasgow Science Centre on the evening of Monday 13 August 2012. This event is inclusive to the registration fee for all delegates and accompanying persons.
Gala Dinner
Tuesday 14th August (pm)
Kelvingrove Art Gallery
The Gala Dinner will take place at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Tuesday 14th August 2012. This event is available to book when registering to attend the Congress for £60.00 per person.
Optional Tours
(Inclusive for accompanying persons)
* Inclusive for accompanying persons
Tours:
Half Day Tours:
Monday 13th August 2012
13:30 – 17:00hrs
£35.00
This short introduction to Glasgow will cover a panoramic tour of the City Centre, including the River Clyde, the historic Cathedral and Merchant City, the Georgian grandeur of Blythswood Square, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the University Campus. We also visit the Burrell Art Collection in Pollok Country Park with the chance to see the largest herd of Highland Cattle in Britain.
Friday 17th August 2012
09:30 – 13:00hrs
£42.00
Travelling from Glasgow we drive to the foot of the Campsie Fells and visit Glengoyne Distillery, where we will see how Scotland’s national drink is produced. For those who wish there is even a taste of the end product! At Balloch we’ll make a stop to enjoy the panoramic views from Loch Lomond Shores in the Loch Lomond National Park before returning to Glasgow.
Full Day Tours:
Tuesday 14th August 2012
09:30 - 17:00hrs
£54.00
We travel to Edinburgh past historic Linlithgow, where we can see over to Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. We will make a photo-stop in the picturesque town of South Queensferry were you can enjoy views of the magnificent Forth Bridges. We start our tour of Edinburgh with a panoramic look at the sweeping Georgian terraces and crescents of the New Town, followed by an interior visit to Edinburgh Castle. Next we will see the Scottish Parliament building and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, HM The Queen’s Official residence in Scotland. The remainder of the afternoon is free for shopping and/or sightseeing
Wednesday 15th August 2012
08:00 – 20:00hrs
£65.00
The Loch Ness Monster - fact or fiction? Find out on this splendid tour through the glorious Scottish Highlands. We’ll hear the sad tale of Glen Coe then travel through Fort William to the Great Glen. Keep a good look out as we drive the full length of Loch Ness, stopping to view Urquhart Castle, a popular place with “Nessie” hunters!
Thursday 16th August 2012
09:00 – 17:00hrs
£54.00
From Glasgow we travel northwards to the historic town of Stirling, once the home of the Scottish Kings and Queens. In addition to free time to explore Stirling we are given a guided tour of Stirling Castle. We then skirt the Fintry Hills and Campsie Fells to Loch Lomond where, we head to the picturesque village of Luss, where we will have time to stroll through the tiny cottages to the pier. We will also enjoy the panoramic views at Loch Lomond Shores in the Loch Lomond National Park, and have a chance to do some shopping before returning to Glasgow.