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Carnegie 2008 Conference
Nuclear Structure at the Extremes

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Whisky Tasting Event

A whisky tasting event will take place in the Paisley Museum in the evening of Thursday 8th May. The event will be free to all delegates and is sponsored by Scottish Enterprise (Renfrewshire). Samples of various Scotch whiskys will be served by experts who will discuss the manufacture and history of the whiskys. The whisky tasting will be accompanied by a buffet dinner served in the museum.

The Paisley Museum was the first municipal museum in Scotland, designed by John Honeyman, was opened in 1871. One of the principal benefactors was Sir Peter Coats, founder of the local firm of thread makers (J&P Coats). Donations fron Coats together with the considerable collections amassed by the Paisley Philosophical society since 1808, made the venture possible. The building also held a full library. In 1882, art and sculpture galleries were added, again paid for by Sir Peter Coats. The building was once more extended in 1901 and 1933 and included Library extensions. In addition to its other major collections, the museum, naturally, has the finest collection of Paisley-patterned shawls in the world.

Details about the Paisley Museum can be found on the internet at http://www.paisley.org.uk/attractions/museum.php.

 

James Clark Maxwell Statue

During the conference, there will be opportunities to visit the workshop of Alexander Stoddart – one of the most well-known sculptors in Scotland – who is resident at UWS. Of particular interest is the current development of a statue of James Clerk Maxwell. The statue has been commissioned by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and will be sited in George Street in Edinburgh upon completion. More details of the work can be found on the internet at http://www.alexanderstoddart.com/

 

Other things to do

Paisley is ideally located for reaching Glasgow (10 minutes by train), Edinburgh (1 hour by train), Loch Lomond (30 minutes by car) and a whole host of other things that are well worth seeing. For more information about Scottish attractions take a look at the Visit Scotland web site at http://www.visitscotland.com/

For advice or further information contact the conference organizers.