   Evening Program. Opening CeremonyWhisky BlendingMarks & SpencerM.R.S. BuffetDelegate ReceptionStudent MixerWhisky TastingEclipse Learn to Dance Gala Ceilidh Farewell Fling Congress ToursDay Tours Half Day Tours
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Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Wednesday 4 August, The XVIIIth IUCr Opening Ceremony will take place in the Clyde Auditorium at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC). It will begin with welcome remarks and the presentation of the Ewald Award and Lecture, and will be complemented with traditional Scottish entertainment provided by fiddlers and one of Scotland's championship pipe bands. The Opening Ceremony will be immediately followed by a Welcome Reception where delegates will be offered wine, soft drinks and a light buffet, offering them the first taste of Scottish hospitality. The Order of Ceremony is as follows:
Whisky Blending Thursday 5 August, Hosted by one of Scotland's leading whisky distillers, delegates will be offered the chance to create their own blend of whisky by combining many different grain and malt whisky samples, with a prize for the best blend. With places limited to 200 maximum, please note that tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Marks & Spencer Shopping Evening Friday 6 August, The UK's leading store group, Marks and Spencer is offering an exclusive shopping evening to all IUCr delegates. All delegates will receive a personal invitation to attend this event, at which there will be refreshments, Scottish entertainment and snacks. J. Monteath Robertson Symposium Saturday 7 August, The J. Monteath Robertson Symposium will follow a light buffet and drinks reception which will take place in the Exhibition Hall at the SECC. The evening has kindly been sponsored by the Exhibitors at the XVIIIth IUCr Congress and will give attendees the opportunity to socialise with other delegates from around the world.
Delegate Reception Sunday 8 August, The Delegate Reception will take place in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum which is situated in mature parkland on the bank of the River Kelvin in Glasgow's West End. A fine example of late Victorian civic architecture, the Art Gallery and Museum's imposing red sandstone facade is one of the city's most remarkable and instantly recognisable landmarks. At the Delegate Reception, delegates will have the opportunity to view one of the finest civic art collections in Britain, whilst listening to specially selected musical sequences and enjoying a drinks reception and finger buffet. Student Delegate Mixer Monday 9 August, A mid week social gathering for all registered students in the Lord Todd at the University of Strathclyde campus. With formalities kept to a minimum, students will be offered wine, beer, soft drinks, a light reception and late night disco. Tickets for the Student Mixer must be collected at the information desk at the SECC prior to the event. Whisky Tasting Tuesday 10 August, A chance to sample Scotland's amber nectar at a city centre location. With places limited to 200 maximum, please note that tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Eclipse Wednesday 11 August, Delegates may be interested to know that there will be a partial eclipse of the sun at 11:16hrs on Wednesday 11 August. All Scientific Sessions will be suspended from 11:00hrs to 11:30hrs. ``Learn to Dance'' Session Wednesday 11 August, The Conference Gala Ceilidh will be held on Thursday 12 August 1999. Whilst by no means necessary, this ``learn to dance' session is an ideal opportunity to familiarise yourself with a few of the easier traditional Scottish dances. Light refreshments will be provided. Tickets for this must be collected from the information desk at the SECC prior to the event. Gala Ceilidh Thursday 12 August, ``Ceilidh' is a Gaelic word meaning ``an informal gathering for conversation, music, dancing and songs'. The IUCr Congress gala ceilidh will be held in the Bute Hall within the spectacular University of Glasgow, in true Scottish tradition. Delegates will be able to enjoy traditional Scottish fayre whilst being entertained with an evening of lively Scottish hospitality, including dancers and a ceilidh band. Farewell Fling Friday 13 August, The Farewell Fling will take place in The Barony Hall, a former Barony Church constructed in 1889. Based on Gerona Cathedral and constructed entirely of red sandstone, it has won the Europa Nostra Award, the Glasgow Civic Trust Award and a Scottish Enterprise/Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Regeneration Award. It will be the perfect setting to end the XVIIIth IUCr and General Assembly with some excellent food, wines and entertainment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||