Irish Texans to Scotland (15th - 20th June 2003)
and Dublin (20th - 24th June 2003)

Sunday 15th June 2003

Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland, transfer to our five star hotel, The Howard on Great King Street, in Edinburgh for the next five nights. It was converted into a hotel from three stylish Georgian houses.

The afternoon is free to explore Edinburgh, one of Europe's greatest cities.

Welcome dinner at The Howard.

Overnight Edinburgh.

Monday 16th June 2003
The golfers depart for Carnoustie Medal Golf Course. Golfers lunch at the club.

Non golfers visit Glamis Castle, the home of the late Queen Mother, and the surrounding area.

Dinner at Borthwick Castle, built in 1430 and once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell. Her ghost is said to haunt the castle still.
Overnight Edinburgh.

Tuesday 17th June 2003
Golfers depart for Kingsbarns Golf Course at St Andrews. At only 2.5 years old, this course is ranked no. 46 in the world. (http://www.golfing-scotland.com/courses/kingbarns.asp)

Non-golfers tour the ancient town of St Andrews, Scotland's oldest university town, the 12th century cathedral and castle, and where Prince William is currently enrolled.

Return to Edinburgh. Dinner at your leisure. (List of Edinburgh restaurants will be provided.)
Overnight Edinburgh.

Wednesday 18th June 2003
Golfers depart for North Berwick and lunch at the club.

Non-golfers enjoy a walking tour of Edinburgh, including the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace, and even find time to do some shopping for tartans and tweeds.
Dinner at the Scottish home of June and Archie Bennett, Allean House, near Pitlochry. Before the dinner we will have a celebration at the church in Pitlochry for Mary Ann and Gene Smith.
Overnight Edinburgh.

Thursday 19th June 2003
Late morning departure from Edinburgh for Loch Lomond Golf Club (www.lochlomond.com and home of the 2003 Scottish Open). Non-golfers tour Edinburgh including a visit to the National Gallery of Scotland with Sir Timothy Clifford, Director.

Black Tie Dinner Loch Lomond Golf Club with special guest, the Lord Provost of Scotland.
Overnight Edinburgh.

Friday 20th June 2003
Morning departure for Dublin Ireland from Edinburgh Airport.
Friday, 20 June Met at Dublin Airport and taken to your hotel.

VIP Campaign Contributors Event - Castle Martin, hosts Sir Tony and Lady O'Reilly

Welcome Dinner for Texans, Kildare Street Club

Saturday 21 June 2003
Early tee time for golfers at Baltrae. Non-golfers enjoy shopping and sightseeing in Dublin.

Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Games at Croke Park

Sunday 22 June 2003
12:30 departure for Larch Hill in the Dublin Mountains, the new home of the Scouts of Ireland. Tour of facility and lunch.

Winegeese evening and wine tasting at Dublin's Mansion House with honored guests from France and the United States.

Monday 23 June 2003
Visit projects that are supported by the Ireland Funds
Black Tie dinner at Dublin Castle

Tuesday 24 June 2003
Golf tournament at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links

  ---- Optional Post-Conference Tour ----

25 June 2003
Day trip to Castle Saunderson, on the Cavan/Fermanagh border. Sponsored by the McHughs as guests of the Scouts.

Devon McHugh will give a tour of the Castle and grounds and give a brief history of the Saunderson family and their importance to the community during the Irish Famine.

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