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Trailblazers -- Edinburgh Program Itinerary
July 27 - 30, 2012
Friday July 27th - Arrivals in Edinburgh
Opening night reception "From Ideas to Reality" at the Sheraton Grand
Saturday July 28th
Breakfast
Morning Appointments
Lunch
Afternoon Appointments
Evening event at Gosford House. The seat of the Earls of Wemyss & March, Gosford House is an imposing neo-classical mansion dating from the 19th century. Enjoy the elegance of the magnificent Marble Hall and relax over a barbecue dinner while enjoying the terraces, gardens and views.
Sunday July 29th
Breakfast
Morning Appointments
Afternoon Optional Activities including
-Country Estate Activities
-Edinburgh Hotel Site Inspections and a visit to the National Scottish Museum
-Edinburgh Castle Tour and a visit to the Scottish Malt Whiskey Scoiety
-Royal Botanical Garden Tour
Evening Gala at the Signet Library followed by afterglow and dessert aboad the Royal Yacht Britannia.
The Signet Library is a gem in the heart of old town. Since 1822 it has been the home to the Society of Writers to her Majesty, an association of Scottish Lawyers and one of the oldest professional bodies in the world. By day the lower library is a fully functional law library, and this evening the host to our guests for cocktails before heading up to the Upper Library for dinner.
The Royal Yacht Britannia has always been recognized internationally as a British icon. Having sailed around the globe many times, she was host to many heads of state and international leaders, and yet decorated in the Queen's own personal style. Tonight guests will come aboard via the Royal Brow, an honour previously reserved for members of the Royal Family and Heads of State, as we arrive the Britannia's Pipe Major will play. Each guest will be welcomed into the State Drawing Room with cocktails and dessert canapes before being invited to tour the yacht. Afterward guests can party with entertainment on the Royal Deck.
Monday July 30th
Departures to North America
Departure for optional post tour to Turnberry