Conference News Supplements Scotland | Page 9

9 Scotland Main: The West Highland Line Top: Scottish Dark Sky Observatory Middle: V&A Museum of Design Dundee Bottom: Stargazing into the dark night sky Stewart Christie – a unique shopping experience Have you ever thought about giving VIP groups a shopping trip they will never forget in Scotland? Stewart Christie & Co is the oldest bespoke tailors in Scotland, tracing its trading heritage back to 1720 and it is the second oldest business in Edinburgh. Stewart Christie used to make clothes for Sir Walter Scott, at the time that he was known to stay at Borthwick Castle. Still using many hand crafted and traditional methods, the tailors serve many of the estates and castles across Scotland, with a wide mix of customers, including Sean Connery, Ewan McGregor, and Jamie Fraser. V&A Museum of Design Dundee Opening in 2018, V&A Museum of Design Dundee will be the first ever dedicated design museum in Scotland and the only other V&A museum anywhere in the world outside London. The museum is an ambitious project to reconnect the city to its historic River Tay waterfront and will showcase the untold story of Scotland’s outstanding design achievements. The first confirmed object is Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Oak Room. Unseen for 50 years, this largest of Miss Cranston’s Ingram Street Tearooms will be reconstructed as the counter piece of the Scottish design galleries. A drop of whisky? No trip to Scotland would be complete without a night of whisky tasting. The largest whisky collection is married to meeting space at the Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh. www.conference-news.co.uk Foraging expeditions on the Rothiemurchus Estate in the Scottish Highlands Rothiemurchus is a privately owned Highland Estate within Strathspey, north-east of the River Spey. It is one of the most treasured areas of the Cairngorms National Park, where delegates can relax and experience stunning scenery, exceptional wildlife and a long and rich history with a choice of outdoor activities for everyone: inspirational easy walks, fishing, Ranger led tours, wildlife photography, clay shooting, tree top adventures, biking, archery, fun and challenging water activities and more.