Aberdeen City Highland Games
The Aberdeen City Highland Games are scheduled to take place on Sunday 17 June 2007 at Hazelhead Park. A programme of events including tug 'o' war, caber tossing, hammer-hurling and shot putting has been scheduled along with entertainmant by Scottish musicians and dancers. This event is an important part of Scottish heritage so why not come along and join in this Scottish tradition. Please note that you will be responsible for making your own way to and from this event should you wish to attend. For further details please click here.
Extended visits to Scotland
For those interested in extending their stay in Scotland, personalised iteneraries can be arranged, including accommodation and car hire, at ScotlandMadeEasy.
Oceans '07 Aberdeen Tours Programme
A number of pre and post conference tours have been arranged in addition to the Partners Tours running during the conference. Pam Wells DPE. NFF. Dip. TEFL. STGA, an experienced Scottish Blue Badge Tour Guide, has put together the programme below especially for Oceans '07 Aberdeen to give delegates and their accompanying persons the opportunity to see local historical and cultural sites and experience some spectacular Scottish scenery. These are just a few of the tours available in the area. For futher details or to book please contact:
Pam Wells - DPE. NFF. Dip. TEFL. STGA, Scottish Blue Badge Tour Guide
E-mail: pamwellspj@aol.com, Tel/Fax: 0044 (0) 1224 735733
Website: www.pamwells.com
Winner - 'Come to Aberdeen Trophy' (CAT Award 2004)
Highly Commended “Come to Aberdeen Trophy” (CAT Award) 2006
Please note you are responsible for booking and paying for your chosen tours.
¨ Sat 16 June 2007 - Balmoral Castle / Royal Lochnagar Distillery - 09.30 to 16.45 / 17.00
Looking out over a scenic landscape of outstanding beauty, Balmoral Castle stands deep in the Scottish Highlands. Follow the famous Royal Deeside Road from Aberdeen to discover the Royal Family's Scottish home, purchased by Prince Albert in 1852. There is much to enjoy in this magical setting - the ballroom with its paintings, artefacts and examples of the Royal tartan, the Carriage Hall Exhibition and a wonderful variety of walks, gardens and trails, many offering superb views of the surrounding countryside.
After revelling in the peace and tranquillity of this magnificent estate, enjoy lunch and perhaps some shopping in the restaurant and gift shop.
Your journey now resumes along the famous Royal Deeside Road en route for the short journey to Royal Lochnagar Distillery - close to Balmoral Castle. At this small and intimate distillery - established in 1845 by John Begg and later visited by none other than Queen Victoria herself - follow the age old process which transforms crystal clear Highland water and malted barley into the much sought after Royal Lochnagar Single Malt. Before browsing in the distillery shop, enjoy a "dram" of this famous 'water of life'.
Your coach tour will be accompanied by a Scottish "Blue Badge" Guide.
Cost: £54.00 p.h. (Lunch own expense) Min Nos: 12 Start / Finish: Sheriff Court, Union Street, Aberdeen
¨ Tues 19 June 2007 - Deans of Huntly / Baxters - 09.30 to 16.45
Travelling north of Aberdeen & accompanied by your Tour Guide, your first stop today is in Huntly, at the well-known family company Dean's of Huntly, where they make the most delicious, mouth-watering shortbread, one of Scotland's best-known and loved biscuits made with flour, butter and sugar. Here you can watch the shortbread being baked and, most importantly of all, taste it for yourselves.
From Dean's, your tour travels further north, this time to the small town of Fochabers, home to Baxters - known throughout the world for its unique selection of delicious soups and jams. At this fascinating complex, enjoy lunch in the Spey Restaurant, see the audio-visual presentation on this renowned family business, taste some of the famous products and finally browse in the numerous shops before heading back to Aberdeen.
Cost: £37.00 p.h. (Lunch own expense) Min Nos: 12 Start / Finish: Sheriff Court, Union Street, Aberdeen
§ Fri 22 June ’07 – Glengarioch Distillery / Crathes Castle – 09.30 to 17.00
Glengarioch Distillery –
Situated in the historic town of Oldmeldrum, this small granite distillery is named after the valley of the Garioch, traditionally one of the best barley growing areas in Scotland. For more than 20 years Glen Garioch Distillery has been producing a beautiful range of single malt scotch whiskies acclaimed worldwide.
Come with us today and enjoy a tour starting in the original cooperage where casks were built and then on through the distillery to discover first hand the traditional art of distilling. This tour will undoubtedly whet your appetite for a ‘dram’ before browsing in the distillery shop where you’ll find lots to tempt you.
After leaving the distillery, you will travel on to Crathes Castle where, as well as touring the castle and gardens, you will be able to have some lunch.
Crathes Castle –
A superb opportunity not to be missed while you spend time with us here in the north east of Scotland is a tour to Royal Deeside. Combine this with a visit to one of the National Trust for Scotland's excellent properties - Crathes Castle - and you have the recipe for a perfect afternoon.
Home to the Burnett family for four centuries, this C16 castle, with its fairytale turrets, wonderful interiors, mysterious "Green Lady" ghost and fascinating walled garden, has something of interest for everyone. Perhaps you will actually see or even "feel" the presence of the Crathes ghost! As well as the castle and its grounds, there is much more to enjoy - a shop, restaurant, an exhibition on the Burnetts and a choice of different walks around the estate.
Your coach tour will be accompanied by a Scottish ‘Blue Badge’ Tourist Guide
Cost: £45.00 p.h. (Lunch own expense) Min. Nos: 12 Start/Finish: Sheriff Court, Union Street.
