As well as hosting some of the largest cultural events in the world, the city is also adept at hosting successful conferences and association meetings of all sizes and to suit most budgets. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is a highly important addition to the city. Edinburgh and the surrounding area has a wide range of unusual, historic and world famous venues in which to hold conferences or social events - including elegant stately homes, The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Museum and historic underground ghostly vaults.