The ascent to Edinburgh Castle may be strenuous but delegates making their up the Royal Mile were rewarded with stunning views over the city and the opportunity to dip into a wealth of Scottish history.
In a speech in the magnificent Great Hall, Society President David Hand welcomed delegates. He made some observations on the longevity of both the Castle and of the Society - but noted that unlike the former the Society had never come under artillery fire!
The President then introduced Jim Mather MSP, Scottish minister with responsibility for statistics, who extended a welcome both from Edinburgh and Scotland. Mr Mather spoke of his interest in using processes of quality control in delivering public services.
Finally, a doyen of the Society, David Finney spoke. He noted humorously that if anyone had complaints about conference they might, in some part, lay the blame at him... havnig been jointly responsible in 1948 for convincing the Society to hold an annual conference.
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