Europe has many different regional cultures and customs, and still we need to work together in the EU frameworks. Already at the start of EuroAsiaSPI² in 1994 it was decided to place the conference in a different region every year and that the local host organises social events that help us to learn about the hosting culture, the traditions, history and the local food. This has a large influence on what social events EuroAsiaSPI² offers.
Edinburgh, "the Athens of the North" is a lovely town with interesting old and new architecture.
The Royal Mile, the heart of Edinburgh Detail of the Column on St. Andrew's Square
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Social Event at the First Conference Day (18.9.2019)
For the Social Event at the First Conference Day (18.9.2019) we will gather for a ceilidh,
the traditional Gaelic folk music and dancing. Therefore we have an extraordinary auditorium space,
the Ghillie Dhu, always in the city center, close to Princes Street, just behind and below the Castle.
Built in 1842 as a church, the building has been lovingly restored to its former glory and is
now the preferred party location.
Address: Ghillie Dhu
2 Rutland Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2AD
18.15 - Coaches to collect delegates from the university and take to the Ghillie-Dhu
18.45 - Welcome glass of fizz on arrival at the Ghillie-Dhu
19.30 - Hot fork buffet served
20.00 - 00.00 - Ceilidh
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For the Social Event at the Second Conference Day, 19.9.2019 a city tour is planned.
After this, we will come together for dinner in "The Caves", which are a short walk from Waverley Station and a stone's throw from The Royal Mile.
18.15 - Coaches to collect delegates from the university and take to the Caves
18.45 - Guided city tour
20.00 - 00.00 - Dinner at the Caves
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The Caves 8-10 Niddry Street South Edinburgh EH1 1NS Tel: 0131 510 1122 |