Saturday 15th June
Evening
Delegates arrival and evening welcome at Bonnie & Wild. Based in the heart of Edinburgh, Bonnie & Wild is home to some of Scotland's best independent food and drink operators.
We will have an informal evening in the private space and bar to explore the various choices from the Food Hall. Key to this is Bonnie & Wild’s unshakable commitment to local and sustainable sourcing, to quality ingredients, and our transparent approach to food provenance.
Sunday 16th June
Afternoon
Using your smartphones and our interactive mobile adventures app, you’ll explore your Edinburgh whilst being guided to unlock GPS hotspots with a wide range of problem-solving tasks, creative challenges and general knowledge trivia.
As you complete the activities at each location, you will be encouraged to collect virtual scavenger hunt items to score bonus points at the end of the activity.
You will compete in small teams with a live scoreboard and “photo wall” within the app, allowing everyone to inspire and entertain each other throughout the adventure! Bonus points are also up for grabs as teams are encouraged to collect virtual scavenger hunt items!
Evening
The group will dine in a private event space where Amber’s chefs create delicious dishes served with innovative flair and have been garnering awards and stellar reviews for 20 years. Sampling their seasonally inspired signature dishes; Scottish Tapas or our Taste of Scotland tasting menu. Choose from over 450 drams in Amber’s whisky bar, from well-known favourites to hidden gems ready to discover.
Monday 17th June
Afternoon
Edinburgh Castle is alive with exciting tales of its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war. When you climb Castle Hill, you will walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens – and even the odd pirate or two.
Evening
Described as one of the most beautiful rooms in Edinburgh, our former 19th century banking hall creates a stunning setting to dine. 26ft high ceilings and corinthian columns surround the dining room but the warm grey tones and iconic wall coverings make the restaurant cosy and fun.
Tuesday 18 June
Afternoon
Doomed, Dead and Buried Ghost Tour
Explore the dim closes and wynds of Old Town Edinburgh, and learn of the unsavoury characters who used to occupy these streets. Experience the eerie and frightening atmosphere of the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. From here, it’s on to the spooky Canongate graveyard, where the spirits of the dead await.
It might be something to do with the change in temperature. Or the ever smaller rooms, stretching beyond the weak beam of a torch or flicker of candlelight. Whatever the reason, there’s something unsettling about the Blair Street Underground Vaults – and your expert storyteller will reveal the troubling tales on this underground Edinburgh ghost tour.
Evening
Situated in a stunning location on the Castle Rock with unrivalled views over the City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s most famous landmark. We will dine in The Jacobite Room which offers a contemporary setting within a historic 18th-century building with magnificent views over Princes Street.
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