Turmoil over the lat 2 years has effected these two historical cities

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Turmoil over the lat 2 years has effected these two historical cities

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Land Economics Weekend: ‘Scotland the Brave’ 1 June to 4 June 2011 The Tartan Experience - One Country - A Tale of Two Cities LAI LEW moves to Scotland to explore the largest city in Scotland and the Capital, Edinburgh two contrasting cities, the LEW will discover how these cities are both leading and managing the development of major regeneration and economic development projects in these challenging economic times. We will be based at The Millennium Hotel in the centre of Glasgow throughout the stay which is a short walk away from the major attractions in Glasgow. stWednesday 1 June 2011 Our weekend will start on Wednesday evening with a formal Black Tie dinner at Cameron House Hotel, just north of Glasgow on the shores of thbeautiful Loch Lomond. This stunning 17 century hotel which has recently been refurbished, won most stylish Scottish hotel in 2009. Weather permitting we will have drinks on the lawn and be serenaded by the Glasgow Highland Club Pipers, before going into dinner in the banqueting hall. ndThursday 2 June 2011 Thursday will start with a short-walk across George Square from the Millennium Hotel, to the Glasgow City Chambers. It was completed in 1889 and boasts the one of the largest marble staircase in the world. Today it still serves as the headquarters of Glasgow City Council. In the Satinwood suite there will be an introduction to Scotland’s property market with particular focus on Glasgow and the ...

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Land Economics Weekend: ‘Scotland the Brave’

1 June to 4 June 2011

The Tartan Experience - One Country - A Tale of Two Cities

LAI LEW moves to Scotland to explore the largest city in

Scotland and the Capital, Edinburgh two contrasting cities,

the LEW will discover how these cities are both leading and

managing the development of major regeneration and

economic development projects in these challenging

economic times. We will be based at The Millennium Hotel in

the centre of Glasgow throughout the stay which is a short

walk away from the major attractions in Glasgow.

Wednesday 1

June 2011

Our weekend will start on Wednesday evening with a formal Black Tie

dinner at Cameron House Hotel, just north of Glasgow on the shores of

beautiful Loch Lomond. This stunning 17

century hotel which has

recently been refurbished, won most stylish Scottish hotel in 2009.

Weather permitting we will have drinks on the lawn and be serenaded by

the Glasgow Highland Club Pipers, before going into dinner in the

banqueting hall.

Thursday 2

June 2011

Thursday will start with a short-walk across George

Square from the Millennium Hotel, to the Glasgow

City Chambers. It was completed in 1889 and

boasts the one of the largest marble staircase in the

world. Today it still serves as the headquarters of

Glasgow City Council.

In the Satinwood suite there

will be an introduction to Scotland’s property

market with particular focus on Glasgow and the

forthcoming 2014 Commonwealth Games. Jim

Cunningham, Executive Director of Development

and Regeneration Services at Glasgow City Council

will discuss the progress of Glasgow’s major

regeneration projects. Historically, Glasgow has

undergone several waves of regeneration, its latest

phase of renewal prompted by the staging of the

prestigious Commonwealth Games in 2014.

Glasgow was built on the Industrial Revolution.

Today the economy revolves around the financial,

legal and business services sector. It is a vibrant

young entrepreneurial City with passionate people and pride in its places. Coffee will be

served in the Mahogany Suite before we board the bus.

The morning continues with a bus tour of Glasgow’s Merchant City and Financial Area

including the Digital Quarter. The Digital Quarter is part of

the £6 billion regeneration of the Clyde Waterfront.

The

Glasgow regeneration plan in place spans 25 years and

includes

tourism,

leisure,

retail

and

residential

accommodation.

The Digital Quarter has attracted the likes

of the BBC and Scottish Television to the banks of the

Clyde. Office space is provided either at Film City Glasgow

which combines studio and office production space for the

creative industries or the Hub which offers flexible space

for companies. The Glasgow Science Centre, Scotland’s

National Arena, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and the Riverside

Museum are also part of the development.

We will then board the Renfrew Rose and cruise along the River Clyde once Scotland’s

artery to the world.

An impressive body of public and private sector groups are

committed to a new dynamic vision of the Clyde.

Mark Barton from Clyde Waterfront

Development will talk us through the new developments as we cruise to gain a

perspective of the development programme which has been transforming both sides

of the River Clyde since 2003.

We will also be joined by an architect from

internationally renowned Zaha Hadid’s practice.

Zaha Hadid is responsible for the

Riverside Museum which is due to open in 2011.

A buffet lunch will be provided on

board.

The afternoon bus tour will go to the east side of Glasgow where we will see

preparations for the 2014 Commonwealth Games including the athletes Village and

Velodrome.

Ian Manson will give us an insider’s view of these project’s and their

legacy.

In the early evening we will visit the Piper on the Square where we

will be taken through the mysteries of Malt Whisky by the

Ambassador of Whisky from Diagio, the biggest shipper of whisky in

the UK.

For dinner you are on your own to choose from the many

restaurants in the vibrant Merchant City Quarter of Glasgow.

Friday 3

June 2011

Friday morning begins with a bus journey to Scotland’s Capital, Edinburgh.

The first presentation of the day will

be from Scottish Widows, who will provide us with a view of how this large fund manager sees Scotland from

both within and without.

Edinburgh’s economy is based on the financial industry and Manufacturing has never

had a dominant role to play in contrast with Glasgow. Finance and business services along with retailing and

tourism are an established part of Edinburgh’s economy today.

We will then visit the Scottish & Newcastle Brewery site in the Fountainbridge

area of the city as part of Edinburgh’s waste regeneration.

The 13 acre site

has been vacant for 5 years and was originally earmarked, for a mix-used

development. Due to economic pressures the proposals have been put on

hold.

Grosvenor Estates are now working to get planning permission on a

masterplan, which the Council sees as a major part of their regeneration plans

for the City.

At midday we will be visiting Ocean Terminal

with over 70 stores, restaurants and bars set

in a stunning waterfront location in Leith, this

is now home to the Royal Yacht Britannia.

The

Royal Yacht Britannia has been a visitor

attraction since it was taken out of service and

permanently moored in Edinburgh’s Leith port

in 1997. Built in 1952 the Yacht was used by

the Royal family on foreign visits and to host

visiting dignitaries during state visits to the UK.

Presidents Eisenhower, Ford and Reagan were

among the leaders who frequented the Royal

Yacht. We will tour in two groups with

alternating lunch. Lunch is on your own from

the many restaurants in the complex.

In the afternoon we will tour Leith Docks with a tour of Edinburgh taking in the New and Old Towns and the

Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Parliament Building had a turbulent start, as completion was delayed by 3 years

and the project went £370 million over budget. It was awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2005.

During the tour

of Edinburgh Standard Life will provide hospitality.

We return to Glasgow and the LEW concludes with a formal Black Tie dinner at Trades Hall.

The Lord Provost of

Glasgow, Bob Winter and the City Corporation will host a drinks reception, with a short tour round the Hall.

The

Trades Hall was built by Robert Adams between 1791-1794.

It is a home to the trade body which was

established to regulate trade within the City.

During the reception and dinner the renowned harpist and singer

Margaret Knight will entertain us.

After dinner our speaker will be Jimmy Miller the Deacon Convener, who will

give us an insight into the working and traditions of the trades in Glasgow.

We look forward to providing you with a warm and welcoming Scotland! Be brave and register for the 1

to 4

June 2011. Go to www.scotlandthebrave2011.com or find the links on the main Lambda Alpha web sites:

www.lai.org

www.lailondon.org

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