Old Town shut down as Europeans gather for Scottish party

AN ICONIC Old Town street and square were closed off on Monday as 2000 delegates from across Europe met in the heart of the city for a one-of-a-kind Scottish heritage party. For one night only, members of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS) were treated to some of the best of the nation’s entertainment as they take over Hill Square Gardens and Hill Place. Continue reading Old Town shut down as Europeans gather for Scottish party

Old Town partnership takes centre stage with new conference destination

TWO of Edinburgh’s most iconic Old Town institutions are joining forces in a move that is set to deliver a multi-million-pound boost into the heart of the city. The prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Festival Theatre are pooling their resources to create a one-stop ‘large conference destination’ with unrivalled character – utilising the best qualities of some of the capital’s finest settings. Continue reading Old Town partnership takes centre stage with new conference destination