A suggestion: Storrington Kilts Weekend

[gilmore]

....Hmmmn! I am seriously thinking of calling the whole thing off or, at least, restricting numbers to half-a-dozen or so. The most I have ever had here was about eight, and even then we spilled out into the garden, into the rain, hail and snow!

I am off to Scotland until next Tuesday, after which I will be away for the Harpenden Highland Gathering. In the meantime, I must make some difficult decisions, I think.

If you are indeed beginning to feel overwhelmed---and I can understand how large numbers of people could be an imposition on you and your town--- rather than calling it off or restricting the numbers, perhaps we (I include myself because I am considering going that way, though it doesn't seem overly likely at this point) should start thinking about alternatives, such as conference centers, resort areas or some country facility that could be turned over to us for a few days, and that are set up to handle the numbers expected. Perhaps something in Scotland. With almost a year's lead time, it is possible.

Are there travel agents among us? Anyone else with experience organizing conferences?