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ExcursionThe conference is organising a one day excursion to Crathes Casle and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery on Sunday 24 July 2005. This day trip provides the wonderful combination of a 16th century castle, with the chance to discover something of the distilling process at a Deeside distillery once visited by Queen Victoria. The itinerary closely follows the famous River Dee firstly en route for Crathes Castle with its superb interior and walled garden, owned by the Burnett family for over 350 years. Then, after lunch in the Horsemill Restaurant, the journey resumes along Deeside towards Balmoral Castle and its close neighbour Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Here visitors will tour the distillery and hear the story of the distilling process used to produce the well-loved “Royal Lochnagar”. Before leaving, there will be a chance to enjoy a "dram" of Scotland's national drink or "water of life" as it's often called, before returning to Aberdeen. The tour will depart from the University residences at 10:00 and return at 17:30 (in good time for the Ceilidh!). The cost is £38 per person (about €53) and includes transport, the services of a qualified guide, and all entry fees. It does not include the cost of lunch. Please use the Registration page to sign up. If you want to go on other excursions, these can be arranged by phoning the Aberdeen and Grampian Tourist Board here in Aberdeen on (+44) 1224 288828. |
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