Thursday 22 September 2011
Start Time: 1930

This year’s AAGBI annual dinner and dance will be held in grandeur of the National Museum of Scotland’s Grand Gallery in the cultural hub at the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The museum, having recently undergone a £46m refurbishment combines its elegant, original interior with an impressive contemporary feel. It is considered by many to be Scotland’s finest example of Victorian architecture with elegant pillars and vaulted arches. Diners will be able to marvel over 800 objects rising over four floors, giving a tantalising taste of it world-class collections. Please join us for this is a one off opportunity to wine and dine in this inspirational venue amongst the museums dynamic displays.

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Dress Code: Black tie & decorations

Tickets: £69

Wednesday 21 September
Start Time: 0900 – pick up at the EICC
Finish Time: 1800 – drop off at the EICC

Cost: £72 per person

  Includes: 

- Luxury coach with a full English speaking Tour Guide
- Pick up and drop off at the EICC
- Two course set menu Lunch, with water and Teas & coffees
- Entrance to Stirling Castle

Tour Description

Depart Edinburgh and travel northwest through the historic area of Linlithgowshire, close to the historic palace. The tragic Mary Queen of Scots was born at Linlithgow palace, and became Queen when she was only 6 days old. According to legend her father James V died of a broken heart when he discovered his wife had given birth to a daughter and not the son he was hoping for! Your route along the Forth Valley is one which has been used for thousands of years by invading armies, it was the northernmost frontier of the Roman empire and was later used by the English King Edward I as he marched proudly towards Stirling (only to be sent homewards to think again!). Nowadays it’s at the centre of one of Scotland’s most important industries with huge oil refineries dominating the area. Read more »

Artistic anaesthetists are encouraged to submit their work in this year’s Art Exhibition. All works offered are accepted and shown. Entries can be in any medium and have in the past included paintings, photographs, sculptures, embroidery and stain-glass work. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the talents of all anaesthetists and their families. It will be in aid of two very good causes:

The AAGBI Overseas Anaesthesia Fund (OAF)

The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF)

Your work can be delivered to and transported from Portland Place, or you can bring it along yourself at the beginning of Congress. It would greatly assist us if you register your work in advance regardless of transport method as it will enable us to plan the exhibition and provide a catalogue of contributors for visitors’ use during the exhibition.

In recent years the exhibition has been opened out to include all manner of art and craft other than the mainstay painting and photography. We have had jewellery, needlework, beading, sculpture, pots - there seems to be no end to the creativity of anaesthetists and their families!

Please come along and support the Art Exhibition in Edinburgh in September. You can do this in so many ways. You can:

• Contribute by exhibiting some of your art or craft
• Donate for sale any you can bear to part with
• Buy a stunning work of art created by a colleague for a fraction of the market cost
• Vote for your favourite – prizes awarded at the end of conference
• Buy lots of raffle tickets in a prize draw for two very good causes
• Buy beautiful greetings cards
• Just simply visit and enjoy the talents of your colleagues

To download a Registration Form please click here

After the success of last year we have arranged another 5K fun run taking in the historical streets and parks of Edinburgh. The run is in aid of a nominated charity. If you would like to book for this and have yet to do so please contact us on 0207 631 8804/8 or email catherino'mara@aagbi.org or victoriabird@aagbi.org