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Here follows details of the conference social programme. Further down the page you will find suggestions for things to see and do and places to eat in Edinburgh.
Date and time
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Tuesday 2 September
1700 – 1800 hours |
Welcome Reception
The conference will open with a drinks reception at Murrayfield Stadium on Tuesday evening at 1700 hours.
The SIPR Annual Lecture takes places immediately after at 1800 hours.
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Wednesday 3 September
1900 – 2030 hours |
Wine Reception
Delegates are invited to a wine reception in the University of Edinburgh’s Playfair Library. The Playfair Library is situated in Old College, the University's most significant landmark in the City.
Coach transport will be provided from Murrayfield to Old College. |
Thursday 4 September
1900 - 2000 hours |
SAGE wine reception celebrating key books and journals, including 10
years of Punishment and Society
Numbers are limited for this event. Free tickets will be available at registration on a first come first served basis. |
Friday 5 September
1900 – 2000 hours
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Closing ceremony and drinks reception
Delegates are invited to a drinks reception sponsored by Famous Grouse, sponsors of Scotland’s national rugby team.
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Friday 5 September
2000 hours - Midnight
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Conference Dinner and Ceilidh
Delegates will have the option to attend the conference dinner on Friday evening in Murrayfield Stadium. A three course dinner and wine followed by dancing to the Thunderdogs Ceilidh band. This event is not included in the registration fee. To book your tickets and for more information please see the Conference Dinner page. Please purchase your ticket for the conference dinner and ceilidh by Friday 22 August.
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NB: All of the above, except the Conference Dinner and Ceilidh, are included in the registration fee.
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Arriving in Edinburgh before the conference
If you are arriving in Edinburgh prior to the conference you can experience the world famous Edinburgh Festival. The Edinburgh Festival is a generic term used to describe the cultural explosion in August each year. Throughout the month of August a variety of festivals covering film, music and the arts to name but a few, take place in the city ensuring there is something to suit every taste.
Arriving in August you will not be disappointed but be sure to book any events you wish to see, as well as your accommodation well in advance as the population of the city reportedly doubles over the Festival period.
Staying in Edinburgh after the conference
If you are staying in Edinburgh after the conference there are many things to do and places to visit in and around the city, whatever your interests are, here are some suggestions:
Scottish Food Fortnight
6 – 21 September
A celebration of the wealth of fabulous Scottish food. The campaign is a significant event in the Scottish foodie calendar comprising many events across the country in schools, shops, restaurants and homes. Click here for further details.
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Local, quality, ethical produce every Saturday morning in Edinburgh city centre. Click here for further details.
More useful websites:
The Edinburgh Tourist Board website contains information from sightseeing tours to shopping and entertainment in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Click here for some of Edinburgh's highlights.
Visit Scotland, Scotland's national tourism organisation website contains an endless list of things to do and places to visit all over Scotland.
Edinburgh Inspiring Capital, the offficial website for Edinburgh City Region.
For some useful information about Scotland click here.
Places to Eat in Edinburgh
To avoid disappointment we recommend pre booking a table, some of the most popular restaurnts are booked up weeks in advance. The following links are for websites which list places to eat in the city by category:
Edinburgh Restaurant Directory
The List
For some independent reviews of Edinburgh restaurants click here.
Here are some we recommend:
A Room In ..the Town/the West End/Leith. Three restaurants around Edinburgh which offer Scottish produce in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A Room in the West End is just a 20 minute walk from Murrayfield, click here for a map.
The Cambridge Bar. For a cosy pub off George Street specialising in gournet burgers. Click here for a map.
Black Bo's. A fantastic vegetarian and vegan restaurant situated just off the Royal Mile.
Blonde Restaurant. Specialising in Scottish and European cuisine, less than 10 minutes walk from Pollock Halls and the University. Click here for a map.
If you are looking for something special....
The Witchery by the Castle. This award winning restaurant situated at the top of the Royal Mile has the reputation as being Edinburgh's most atmopheric eatery.
Edinburgh Restaurateurs' Association consist of a number of local restaurants offering the best in fresh Scottish food using Scottish produce.
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