Delegates attending the EAGE Annual conference have the opportunity to register a partner or family member to join them during the social activities.
Please note that work colleagues do not qualify for the accompanying person registration.
Accompanying Person benefits:
Exhibition (including Refreshment Points and Afternoon Drinks) Opening Session Ice Breaker Reception Conference Evening Accompanying Person’s Tour
Tuesday 9 June 2025 | 09:00 – 18:00 | THE ROYAL DEESIDE TOUR
The Royal Deeside Tour is an amazing day trip; we will travel along the lush Dee Valley, arriving at Ballater, a quaint village where the “Royals do their shopping”! where we can go walkabout or enjoy a tasty treat and coffee, before heading to the world-famous Balmoral Castle & Estates. We can spend some time here soaking up the
atmosphere in this idyllic part of the world! No wonder Queen Victoria called it her ‘Dear Paradise’. Probably have a light lunch in the royal café at the castle!
Then we travel further west into the stunning Cairngorms National Park, enjoying the Caledonian pine forests and beautiful mountains as we drive, and we arrive at Braemar, a remote village set in the mountains, but has certainly seen some action over the centuries!
Here we can learn about the Kings & Queens, the chieftains & clansmen; soldiers and rebels; adventurers and authors all of whom passed through these wild, remote clanlands! Braemar really is steeped in history! After some time spent in Braemar, we can return to Aberdeen with a brief stop at another beautiful, ancient castle, Crathes Castle, where, if we are lucky, we will see some of our cute hairy cows, native to the Highlands!
Schedule:
09:00 – Start of our trip
10:30 – Village of Ballater
11:00 – Depart Ballater
11:30 – Arrive at Balmoral Castle Gates, drive up to Castle.
13:45 – Depart Balmoral Castle
14:30 – Arrive at Braemar Village
15:30 – Depart Braemar
16:30 – Arrive at Crathes Castle for photo stop
18:00 – Return to Aberdeen
There are plenty of opportunities to walk around the amazing gardens and grounds at Balmoral Castle, so please wear comfortable shoes and bring water bottles for hydration.
We will start the tour directly from P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland (East Burn Road AB21 9FX)
Kindly remember to:
- Bring your delegate badge.
- Be at the meeting point at least 20 mins before departure.
