Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom - TAIR

of the conference. Hard copies of the Book of
Abstracts have been available to purchase in
advance and a few may be available to purchase
onsite at the Finance Desk. Producing the
abstracts this way reduces organisational costs, as
well as reducing paper and printed materials.
Social Event Tickets
There are a limited number of tickets available to
purchase for the conference dinner and optional
tours. Please see the staff at the Finance Desk
as early as possible if you would like to purchase a
ticket.
Message Board
Messages and news for the Conference delegates
will be published on a message board next to the
registration desk and on screens around the EICC.
Delegate Badges
For security purposes, delegate badges must be
worn at all times.
General Assistance
Please go to the ICAR 2009 Registration Desk in
the Strathblane Hall if you have any queries.
Speakers
The Speakers’ Preview Area will be in the Lomond
Foyer on Level 0 of the EICC. Speakers should
visit this area, preferably at least 2 hours prior to
the start of their session, to organise the material
for their presentation. The desk will be open from
14:00 - 19:00 on Tuesday 30 th June and from
08:30 - 18:00 from Wednesday onwards.
Currency
Currency exchanges are available at Bureaux de
Change throughout the city and at all major UK
airports including Glasgow and Edinburgh and in
Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. Delegates will
also be able to exchange currency in most
Edinburgh city centre banks.
Credit Cards
Most credit cards are accepted in the UK.
However it is best to pay cash in smaller shops.
Banking Hours
Normal bank opening hours are Monday to Friday
from 09:00 - 17:00.
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Shopping
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
Late night shopping on Thursdays until 19:30 or
20:00. Some shops are open on Sundays from
12:00 - 16:00.
Language
The official language of the Conference will be
English – there will be no simultaneous translation
in conference sessions.
Business Centre
The EICC Business Centre offers facilities
including internet access, fax machine, PC/printer
and photocopier. Secretarial services are also
available.
Internet Access
Delegates can access the wireless internet service
by collecting log in details from the registration
desk.
Parking
There are three car parks all within two to five
minutes walking distance from the EICC. Please
view the website for detailed information about car
parking – www.eicc.co.uk
Transport
Taxi service is an easy way to travel around
Edinburgh. It is best to agree an approximate fare
at the start of the journey. There are also good bus
routes throughout the city. The main bus terminal is
in St Andrew’s Square. Buses are operated by
Lothian Buses (www.lothianbuses.com) and First
Buses (www.firstgroup.com/ukbus).
Telephones
Public telephones for domestic and international
calls are located in the Strathblane Hall on Level 0
of the EICC.
Mobile Phones
Out of courtesy to speakers and other delegates,
mobile phones and pagers must be switched off or
to silent mode before entering sessions.
Smoking
It is against the law to smoke in any enclosed
public area in Scotland.