Welcome to Edinburgh and Euroson 2009

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Euroson 2009 will be a great opportunity to see and hear the latest in ultrasound technology, clinical applications and practice, through our programme of expert reviews, research sessions and technical exhibition. You can also enhance your practical knowledge and skills through our extended programme of hands-on workshops and training sessions. We will again be working closely with all major manufacturers to provide the latest equipment to delegates, as well as our traditional technical exhibition.

The host city, Edinburgh, is a thriving, dynamic city with every modern amenity, as well as many fine historic buildings. It has been the capital of Scotland since 1437 and is the seat of the Scottish Parliament. The Old Town and New Town districts of Edinburgh were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 with over 4,500 listed buildings within the city.

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre, the venue for Euroson 2009, is a large, state of the art facility in the city centre close to many shops, hotels and restaurants.

The city is alive with activities and attractions throughout the entire year. It is a perfect destination for a weekend of both cultural and retail occupation. Rich in history, visitors to the city will find places to explore literally around every corner: -

Edinburgh Castle the best known and most visited tourist attraction in the Scottish capital. Visitors can also gain panoramic views over the city and the Firth of Forth. Royal apartments and the ancient Honours of Scotland - Crown, Sceptre and Sword of State - can all be viewed.

Palace of Holyroodhouse the Queen's official residence in Scotland nestles at the foot of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. The extinct volcano is a favourite of tourists, providing views of the city and the Kingdom of Fife and East Lothian.

National Gallery the oldest of the city's five galleries, it is home to Scotland's greatest collection of European paintings and sculpture, from the Renaissance to post-impressionism.

Shopping Edinburgh is increasingly becoming a shopper's paradise; all budgets are catered for, from the high street stores on Princes Street to the more upmarket stores on the elegant George Street. The arrival of Harvey Nicholls, has cemented the city's reputation as one of the UK's best shopping cities.

Winter Wonderland in winter the city is also a special place to be as Princes Street Gardens become a Winter Wonderland. With an ice rink, German market and a big wheel, the Wonderland is one of the most popular attractions in December.

Ceilidh traditional Scottish entertainment with live music and flamboyant dancing. Come along to the conference Ceilidh and experience a Celtic party at its very best! It is a night to remember.

Edinburgh Panorama

Pipers and Edinburgh Castle

Shopping in Princess Street

Winter wonderland night in Edinburgh

Numerous restaurants across the city serve traditional Scottish food, while a number of familiar chains also cater for the less-adventurous. It is often claimed that Edinburgh has more restaurants per capita than London and a brief stroll around its myriad of cobbled streets and back alleys make this a tough claim to disprove.

Please do join us in Edinburgh in December 2009 for Euroson, where you can enjoy some Scottish entertainment and be sure of a great Scottish welcome.

Website: www.euroson2009.org

EFSUMB Calendar

EUROSONS, EUROSON Schools and WFUMB Meetings

• 6 - 8 December 2009 - EUROSON Congress in Edinburgh, UK

• 15 May 2009 - Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound. Bucharest, Romania

• 22-23 May 2009 - Thoracic and Small Parts Ultrasound. Kosice, Slovakia

• 30 August - 3 September 2009. WFUMB Congress. Sydney, Australia

• 17-19 September 2009 - EUROSON School Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound In Liver, Biliary, Pancreatic And Gastrointestinal Disease. Bologna, Italy

• 15-18 October 2009 - EUROSON School Vascular Ultrasonography. Opatije, Croatia

• 13-14 November 2009 - EUROSON School Doppler and CEUS Ultrasound. Kosice, Slovakia

• 27-29 November 2009 - EUROSON School CEUS. Hannover, Germany

• 21-25 August 2010 - EUROSON Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark

Committee Meetings in 2009

• 21 March 2009 ExB Meeting in Palma

• 23- 24 March ECMUS Committee Meeting in France

• 19 June 2009 Education Committee Meeting in London

• 29 May 2009 Publication Committee Meeting in Lausanne