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President´s Reception
18-00-19.15
The Stewart Society,
2/2, 53 George Street, Edinburgh
Dress: Smart Casual.
Please note that the Stewart Society offices are up two flights of stairs.
There is no charge for the reception as you will be guests of the President. |
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Saturday 7 October
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Holyrood Palace, Canongate
8.30 - 10.30
Behind the rope exclusive tour to Holyrood Palace. We will enjoy a private tour of the State Apartments before the Palace opens to visitors for the day. This offers a unique opportunity to go behind the ropes in selected rooms and includes the West Drawing Room, which is not normally open to the public. The tour ends in the cafe with light refreshments.
Please note the early start and be there promptly please. |
£35.00 |
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Magdalen Chapel, Cowgate
11.45-12.30
The Chapel was built in the mid-16th century to pray for the soul of Mary, Queen of Scots.The Royal Arms of Scotland and the Arms of the Queen Regent, Mary of Guise, can be seen in the middle window in the south wall of the chapel. The stained glass in this window is the only pre-Reformation stained glass in Scotland which is still intact. The chapel is being opened specially for The Stewart Society.
There are many places to have lunch in the Grassmarket which is very close to the chapel.
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£3.00 |
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Moray Estate with the President, the Earl of Moray.
15.15-16.30
Walk through the Moray Feu at the West End of Edinburgh´s beautiful Georgian New Town and learn something of the impact of the Moray family on Edinburgh´s unique history and heritage.
There will be some walking, please wear suitable shoes.
Meeting place TBC
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Whisky Tasting - over 18´s only.
15.00.-16.00. Jeffrey Street
This whisky tasting is a great way to explore 5 different styles of Scotch whisky from the 5 whisky producing regions of Scotland. This selection of single malts portrays the varied range of flavours produced at different places in Scotland.
Please book this as soon as possible if you are interested as this session will fill up quickly.
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£28.00 |
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Commissioners´ Meeting
18.00-18.25
Princess Royal Suite, The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place |
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AGM of the Stewart Society
18.30-19.15
Princess Royal Suite, The Royal Scots Club
We will have our own bar which will be open from 6pm so you are welcome to arrive from then to get a drink before the AGM. |
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Reception and Dinner
19.30-22.30
Princess Royal Suite, The Royal Scots Club
The price includes some wine at the meal. There is also a Cash Bar.
Black tie/ Highland dress
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£65.00 |
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Sunday 8 October
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Morning Service at St Giles´ Cathedral, High Street.
11-11.45
After the service a tour of Cathedral with the President, Earl of Moray to look at the Moray Aisle and Thistle Chapel. |
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Suggested trip to Craigmillar Castle which has many links to Mary, Queen of Scots
TBC,
Entrance charge for non HES/EH members |
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| There is an administration charge of £10.00 per booking |
Extra Questions |
| I am happy to receive all further information about the 2023 Gathering by email |
Yes: No: |
| I/we have special dietary requirements. Please inform the secretary of these |
Yes: No: |
| I am happy for my email address to be shared with other attendees after the event |
Yes: No: |
Travel and Accommodation |
Edinburgh is busy all year round therefore please book your accommodation as soon as possible.
There is a wide range of accommodation to be had in Edinburgh, it is generally slightly cheaper to stay outwith the very centre of the city. Booking accommodation is the responsibility of the attendees and not the Stewart Society. The Royal Scots Club where the AGM and Dinner are being held on the Saturday have some rooms available, please contact them directly if you wish to book one. https://royalscotsclub.com/
In the event of cancellation refunds will be at the discretion of the Council and the President.
Please ensure that you have adequate travel insurance .
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Donation |
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