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Annual Meeting 2020
the first carbon-neutral botanic garden in the UK, not bad for
65 acres. Please note the garden has some hilly sections and
some steps.
Rosslyn Chapel: Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 as
a place of worship, and services continue to be held here
weekly. The Chapel has also been a popular destination for
visitors for generations. By the late 18th-Century, it was starting to appear on itineraries and its profile greatly increased
after the publication of Dan Brown's novel, The Da Vinci
Code, in 2003 and the subsequent film. Rosslyn Chapel Trust
was established in 1995 to care for the Chapel and oversee
its conservation and public access. Web Link Dawyck and
Rosslyn Chapel
Maid of the Forth and Inchcolm Island (Historic Scotland)
Enjoy a 90-minute sightseeing cruise, where you will cruise
under all 3 Forth Bridges - The Forth Bridge, The Forth
Road Bridge, and the Queensferry Crossing, and head down
to Inchcolm Island where you will spend a further 90 minutes ashore. A 45-minute guided walking tour by the "Black
Canon" will bring the history of the Abbey and the monks
that used to live there to life. Then enjoy the tranquil beaches
and soak in the amazing views. Web link Maid of the Forth
and Inchcolm Island
Edinburgh Walking Tour 2: Greyfriars Kirk and Pavement Palaeontology
Easy walk on the streets of Edinburgh to find fossils in the
building stones and pavements. Some hilly sections. For more
detail, have a look at pavement-palaeontology_2016.
Included on the tour is a visit to Greyfriars Kirk - learn about
the history of the Kirk, its place in Scottish history, how worship has developed there over the centuries and which famous
figures were laid to rest in the Kirkyard. Web link Pavement
Palaeontology and Greyfriars
Holyrood Distillery, Whisky & Gin, Tour and Tasting
Tour
Holyrood Distillery is the first single malt distillery in
Edinburgh for almost 100 years. The distillery offers a full
range of immersive visitor experiences. Visit the distillery
for hands-on sensory experience, to explore the way gin
and whisky are made and learn about the science behind
the processes. Includes 3 spirit samples. Web link Holyrood
Distillery
We are looking forward to seeing you in Edinburgh in June!
Sankurie Pye, Local Organising Committee Chair

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Notice of 2020 Annual Business Meeting
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections will hold its Annual Business Meeting from 11:15
- 13:15 in Lecture Theatre 1, Appleton Tower, Edinburgh,
Scotland, UK, on June 12, 2020, Visit http://www.spnhcicomnathist2020.com/ for further information and potential
updates.
Please visit: www.spnhc-icomnathist2020.com/

http://www.culturalheritage.org/join https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/dawyck-botanic-garden/ https://www.rosslynchapel.com/ https://www.maidoftheforth.co.uk/inchcolm-island-landing-trip https://www.maidoftheforth.co.uk/inchcolm-island-landing-trip https://hillsofhame.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/pavement-palaeontology_2016.pdf https://www.hillsofhame.com/about/edinburgh-geological-tours/tour-1-pavement-palaeontology/ https://www.hillsofhame.com/about/edinburgh-geological-tours/tour-1-pavement-palaeontology/ https://www.greyfriarskirk.com/visit/ http://www.spnhc-icomnathist2020.com/ http://www.spnhc-icomnathist2020.com/ http://www.spnhc-icomnathist2020.com/ https://www.holyrooddistillery.co.uk/ https://www.holyrooddistillery.co.uk/

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