Accompanying Person Programme

The registration fee for accompanying persons includes:
  • Welcome Reception, Sunday 25 September
  • Glasgow City Tour on Sunday 25 September or Tuesday 27 September
  • Public Transportation Card

 

Sunday 25 September 

Monday 26 September 

Tuesday 27 September 

Glasgow City Tour
09.30-13.00 

Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
09.00-17.00 

Glasgow City Tour
09.30-13.00  

Welcome Reception at Glasgow Science Centre
19.00  

Glengoyne Distillery and Loch Lomond
13.30-17.30  

 

Concert and ESPE Evening at
SECC

The social programme is preliminary and may be subject to change.


Sunday 25 September OR Tuesday 27 September

Glasgow City Tour
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.

Departure/Arrival: Meeting venue (SECC)
Date: Sunday 25 September OR Tuesday 27 September
Time: Sunday 25 September 09.30-13.00 OR Tuesday 27 September 09.30-13.00 (duration 3,5 hours)
Price: 42 EUR Included with registration for accompanying persons
Dress: Suitable clothing and walking shoes. 




Glengoyne Distillery & Loch Lomond

Monday 26 September 13.30-17.30

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.


Price: 48 EUR
Departure/Arrival: Meeting venue (SECC)
Date: Monday 26 September
Time: 13.30-17.30 (duration 4 hours)
Dress: Suitable clothing and walking shoes



Stirling Castle & The Trossachs

Monday 26 September 09.00-17.00

We travel northwards to the historic town of Stirling, once the home of the Scottish Kings and Queens. We are given a guided tour of Stirling Castle. From Stirling we head through the Trossachs, one of Scotland's most scenic areas, along the shore of Loch Venachar and over the Duke's pass to Aberfoyle where, as well as having time to shop, we will watch a demonstration of working sheepdogs before skirting the Fintry Hills and back to Glasgow.

Price: 62 EUR
Departure/Arrival: Meeting venue (SECC)
Date: Monday 26 September
Time: 09.00-17.00 duration (8 hours)
Dress: Suitable clothing and walking shoes