IALS - The University of Edinburgh

Farewell drinks in the Main Hall at 21 Hill Place today - it's Andy's farewell party too!

A few photos from the Ceilidh last night!

Today is the last day of summer courses. Well done everyone! It is also our Social Programme coordinators, Andy and Laura's last day, so be sure to say goodbye to them in the Main Hall at farewell drinks. Have a great weekend!

A photo of our Scottish Country Dancers last night! You were great!

Almost forgot to mention - it is Doors Open Day this weekend. Many buildings in Edinburgh and Scotland will be open for just this one day! More information here: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/

This just in! Some photos from the Farewell Drinks today:

Hope you all had a great time at IALS this summer! See you in the Main Hall at 12.30 for Farewell Drinks! We're going to miss you!

Looks like you had a great time at the Ceilidh last night! Here come some photos and videos of the night:

Are you looking forward to the Ceilidh tonight? We will try to post some photos and videos tomorrow so check back! Meet at the South Hall, Po***ck Halls, Dalkeith Road for the party, and don't forget to bring your tickets!

It was great to have Aida, who used to work at IALS, do a presentation last week on the Peaceboat. She'd travelled around the world for 3 months Apr - Jul this year with the boat. http://www.peaceboat.org/

Are you excited for the weekend? If you are going on the Loch Lomond & Hill House tour, meet at 8.30am at the corner of Hill Place and Richmond Place. If you are going on the New Lanark tour, meet at 9.00am at the corner of Hill Place and Richmond Place. Don't forget your tickets! Here are some links for your reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Lomond ,
you can try to learn this song about it!: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o'_Loch_Lomond ,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_House,_Scotland ,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Lanark
Have a great weekend!

Loch Lomond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Loch Lomond (pronounced /ˈloʊmənd/), (Scottish Gaelic Loch Laomainn) is a freshwater Scottish loch, lying on the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest loch/lake in Great Britain, by surface area, and contains many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest fresh water island in the British Isle...

Have you picked out which tours and events you want to go on? The ticket booking session is tomorrow at Appleton Tower from 1:10pm-2pm. Get there on time to make sure you get a ticket! And tomorrow night is Beerienteering for those of you who sign up! Find your way around the city by way of some of its most famous pubs!

We are very excited for the start of Summer Block 3. It was good to see so many new students here for class today. Enjoy your city tour and welcome talks!