Itinerary

BUSG 1191 International Study Tour
Scotland / London
May 10th- May 25th

Saturday, May 10 Depart Austin for Scotland Sunday, May 11 Arrival in Glasgow and transfer to accommodation. Afternoon Welcome and Orientation. Walking Tour of Greenock, Dinner in James Watt Pub Monday, May 12 Seminar: Scottish History and Culture  - Tony McGoldrick Trip to Culzean Castle Dinner in Ayr Tuesday, May 13 Scottish business development - Billy Scott Visit to Pack-2-Solutions - QA Glass Inspection Visit to Braehead and Clyde built museum Students can choose from museum (above), Xcape Centre, or shopping. Dinner at venue Wednesday, May 14 Scotland Business in the Global Context - Ken MacDougall Visit to IBM Glengoyne Distillery/Loch Lomond shores Thursday, May 15 Visit to Cigna Private Health Care Insurance Visit to Glasgow Dinner and Ceilidh Friday, May 16 Visit to the Historical city of Edinburgh (packed lunch provided) Dinner in the city Saturday, May 17 Arrive in London from Scotland. Group orientation for the weeks' events. Orient to tube passes (Oyster card), maps, etc. Sunday, May 18 The culture and history of Great Britain University of Greenwich Royal Observatory Royal Naval Museum Cutty Sark Monday, May 19 Introduction to London with:      1.   Orientation to Tubes/Busses      2.   1/2 day City Bus Tour of London Introduction to the British financial center      1.   Tour of stock exchange      2.   Tour of Lloyd's of London Exposure to some of the culture of London with: Double Decker Bus tour of Lights on Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus Tuesday, May 20 Concentrate on the history and government of the UK with tours of: Buckingham Palace Tour (Changing of the guards, Royal Mews, and Hyde Park) Trafalgar Square Royal Horse Guards #10 Downing Street Cabinet War Rooms Wednesday, May 21 Concentrate on the Arts with: "Tower of London and Crown Jewels" Several Choices (see list) Theater Night (Play choices to be determined) Covent Gardens Walk-a-bout Thursday, May 22 Concentration on Government and Business Westminster/Big Ben Watch Parliament in session Harrod's Department Store Tour Friday, May 23 Pack for return to Austin Commute to airport Leave on Saturday to arrive on Sunday Saturday, May 24 Arrive home in Austin *The itinerary is subject to change.