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Social programme

Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 September 2025
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), UK 



Monday 8 September 2025
19.00-21.30


Welcome buffet and registration for delegates at The Caves, 8-10 Niddry Street South, Edinburgh EH1 1NS, UK.

The welcome buffet will include:
  • Two glasses of sparkling wine per person
  • Roasted hog carved and served on a morning roll
  • Vegan option available
  • Side of macaroni and cheese.
To find out more about The Caves venue, visit:
https://unusualvenuesedinburgh.com/venues/the-caves-venue-edinburgh
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Please confirm the option you would like to book by email to Sharon McNally or Karen Cambridge at: conf@bindt.org 
OPTION 1: THE WALKING TOUR IS NOW SOLD OUT!
Option 1 Walking tour followed by the Taste of Scotland menu and drinks at 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NE, UK. The Taste of Scotland menu comprises a trio of starters, trio of mains and dessert paired with a Scotch whisky.
  • EICC pickup 17.30.
  • Walk down Lothian Road, passing Usher Hall (gifted to the city by Whisky Merchants, the Ushers).
  • Pass Graverobber lookout tower, built in early 1800's.
  • Pass by John Napier's resting place (Napier invented logarithms).
  • Stop by Joseph Lister's house (Lister pioneered antiseptic medicine and surgery).
  • Stop by Alexander Graham Bell's birthplace.
  • Stop by statue of James Young Simpson, pioneer of anesthesia.
  • Walk through West Princes Street Gardens, passing statue of Wojtek the Bear.
  • Get the best view of Edinburgh Castle.
  • Pass by statue of Scottish poet from 1700's, Alan Ramsay.
  • Pass by Floral Clock.
  • Pass by statue of George IV (guide tells a funny story about the king visiting Edinburgh wearing a kilt that was way too short).
  • Walk along George Street, the best example of Georgian architecture anywhere in the UK.
  • Stop at statue of James Clerk Maxwell (if time allows).
  • Drop-off at 354 Castlehill.
OPTION 2: THE WHISKY TOUR IS NOW SOLD OUT!
Option 2 The Scotch Whisky Experience – A silver guided tour plus a nosing and tasting of a single malt or blended Scotch whisky in one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The perfect journey through the world of Scotch whisky. Widen your knowledge, explore flavours and create whisky memories. The Scotch Whisky Experience was recently crowned 'The Best Visitor Attraction at the National Scottish Thistle Awards'.
The tours commence from 16.48 and 17.24 at 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NE, UK, followed by the Taste of Scotland menu and drinks. The Taste of Scotland menu comprises a trio of starters, trio of mains and dessert paired with a Scotch whisky.
To find out more about The Scotch Whisky Experience, visit: https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk 
Wednesday 10 September 2025
18.15-22.30 Pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, Awards Ceremony and Conference Dinner – Meet at the Playfair Library, located in the Old College, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK.
18.15-18.45 Pre-dinner drinks and nibbles
18.45-18.55 Everyone to be seated
18.55-19.30 Awards Ceremony
19.30-19.40 Comfort break
19.40-19.50 Welcome and introductions
19.50-21.20 Conference Dinner
21.20-21.40 Speeches
21.40-22.00 After dinner motivational speaker
22.00-22.30 Raffle and auction


For further information contact: Events and Awards Department, The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing,
Midsummer House, Riverside Way, Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5NX, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1604 438300; Email: conf@bindt.org

 
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