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This year for IDCC24 we will be running two social events in addition to the regular conference: 

1. Pre-conference Drinks Reception, 19 February 2024

2. Conference Dinner, 20 February 2024

Pre-conference drinks reception  

Ahead of the main conference start, we are hosting a pre-conference drinks reception held on the evening of Monday 19 February 2024 at The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. 

Join us for our pre-conference drinks reception before the main event. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow delegates in a relaxed atmosphere. 

The drinks reception is scheduled for the evening of Monday, February 19, 2024, from 18:00 to 20:00, and it will take place at The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE).  

This esteemed medical royal college, founded in 1681, boasts a global community of over 14,000 fellows and members. The RCPE is located in the historic heart of Edinburgh's New Town and features beautifully preserved Victorian and Georgian rooms with striking architectural details. 

The reception will be held in the impressive Great Hall, and you'll also have the chance to explore the New Library.  

Access to this event is included with the purchase of a General Admission – In Person ticket, but please note that spaces are limited. To secure your spot at the Drinks Reception, simply add your free ticket during the registration process on Eventbrite. In the event of a change in your plans after booking your ticket, please inform us, as we will maintain a waiting list for this.

Four images of the Royal College of Physicians events, first picture of dinning room set up for a function, second picture of the library set up with chairs and an aisle, third picture a number of empty glasses on a table ready for service, fourth picture a Bag Piper playing

Images of the Royal College of Physicians (images taken from https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/) 

Transport and Accessibility 

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is in the heart of the city centre on 11 Queen Street. Our location is easily accessible, with several routes and travel options available. You can find more information about our venue accessibility here. 

Train or Tram 

Waverley Train Station is the closest train station, located less than half a mile from the College.   

The nearest tram stop is located at St Andrews Square, providing frequent connections from the city centre to Edinburgh Airport in around 40 minutes. Trams depart frequently through the day from early morning into late evening. 

Car 

Metered on-street parking is available at the College’s Queen Street entrance and in surrounding streets at the cost of £5.60 per hour with a maximum stay of three hours between 08:30-17:30. 

Parking prices and times. 

Bus 

There are several local buses stops located near the College. You can find out information about bus routes and see live timetables on Lothian Busses website.

Conference Dinner

The conference dinner will be held on the evening of Tuesday 20 February 2024 at the Playfair Library, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

When William Playfair was commissioned to complete unfinished university buildings in 1817, the stunning barrel-vaulted neoclassical ceiling of the 190-ft library hall was his masterpiece. The stunning library is located within the Old College quadrangle of Edinburgh University, located opposite the IDCC24 conference venue, Surgeons Hall. 

Conference dinner will include a four-course meal with refreshments and live entertainment. Tickets can be purchased only during registration via Eventbrite at an additional cost of £75 (inc VAT) per person. Places for this event are limited..

Images of the Playfair Library, first image angled wide shot of the main entrance, second image angled zoomed in shot of the main entrance, third image of the stair case with portraits in the background, fourth image, taken from the front entrance of the hall set up for a dinner function

Images taken of the Playfair Library set up for a function (images taken from https://www.uoecollection.com/conferences-events/venue-hubs/old-town-cam...) 

Transport and Accessibility 

Playfair Library is located just outside the old town in the Old College complex on the South Bridge (EH8 9YL). The location is easily accessible, with several routes and travel options available.  

Train or Tram 

Waverley Train Station is the closest train station, located less than half a mile from the Library.   

The nearest tram stop is located at St Andrews Square, providing frequent connections from the city center to Edinburgh Airport in around 40 minutes. Trams depart frequently through the day from early morning into late evening. 

Car 

Metered on-street parking is available on the surrounding streets in the area. 

Bus 

Chamber street bus stop is located just around the corner of the Library. You can find out information about bus routes and see live timetables on Lothian Busses website.