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SCOTLAND THE PERFECT STAGE WINTER 2013 ISSUE
Glasgow
shortlisted
for 2018
youth
olympic
games
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lasgow has been shortlisted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as one of three potential host
cities for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The announcement was accompanied by a dance flashmob
of more than 100 young people, who descended on Glasgow’s Central Station to celebrate and call on the
public to support the bid.
The YOG Working Group said Glasgow’s bid was built on good use of existing venues and experience of hosting
international multi-sport events, creating a double legacy from the London 2012 Olympic Games and Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Games.
Sir Craig Reedie, Vice President of the IOC, said, “This is a proud moment for me as a Scot and a Glaswegian. To
have my home city shortlisted is a tremendous honour.”
Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Medellin (Colombia) were shortlisted along with Glasgow and the three cities will
now go forward to be assessed by the IOC Evaluation Commission in April before a final IOC vote in July. n
Tramway to host 2015 Turner Prize
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he Turner Prize will be presented in Scotland as the perfect stage for major cultural events
Scotland for the first time in 2015 at Tramway and builds on our national and international reputation
in Glasgow. Scotland’s bid to host the world’s for cultural and creative excellence.”
most prestigious touring arts prize was delivered The Turner Prize was first shown outside London at
in partnership by EventScotland, Creative Scotland, Tate Liverpool in 2007. Since 2011 The Turner Prize has
Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and Glasgow Life. been shown at a gallery outside London in alternate
Following an open submission process, Tramway was years. The Prize, established in 1984 is awarded to a
selected by a panel, including Tomma Abts, artist and British artist under fifty for an outstanding exhibition
Tate Trustee; Laurence Sillars, Chief Curator, BALTIC; or other presentation of their work in the twelve
Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate; Caroline Collier, Director, months preceding the shortlist announcement in
Tate National; and Judith Nesbitt, Head of National/ spring each year.
International Initiatives. Scotland and Glasgow, have a long-standing
Tate Director, Nicholas Serota praised Glasgow’s relationship with the Turner Prize, with a number of
credentials, saying, “Over the last 20 years, Glasgow winners and shortlisted artists either hailing from the
and Scotland has gained national and international city, or having studied at the famous Glasgow School
recognition as a centre of excellence in, and for, the of Art. EventScotland’s investment in Turner Prize 2015
visual arts and for many years artists who are from is part of a wider strategic picture which includes our
Scotland or who have trained at the Glasgow School of support of the bi-annual Glasgow International Festival
Art – one of the world’s leading art schools – have been of Visual Art and the British Art Show in 2011.
nominated for, or won, the award.” Councillor Gordon Matheson, the Leader of Glasgow
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and City Council and Chair of Glasgow City Marketing
External Affairs, added, “I am thrilled that the world Bureau, said, “In bringing the Turner Prize to Tramway
renowned Turner Prize will be hosted in Scotland for and Glasgow, we will build on that growing reputation
the first time in 2015. Hosting the UK’s most prestigious – and following from the ambitious Glasgow 2014
arts prize at Tramway in Glasgow is not only a reflection Commonwealth Games Cultural Programme, hosting the
of the strength and diversity of the work of Scotland’s Turner Prize will continue to build both audiences and
artists over many years, but also stands testament to interest in the very best in contemporary visual art.” n
INSIDE plus
Scotland ready for homecoming as partner Read about the winners from 2012 and how you
programme opens can apply to the scottish thistle awards 2013
EventScotland is a directorate of VisitScotland
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Comment Creative Places Awards 2013 International Reviews
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Winter proves
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he Creative Places AwardS 2013
winners were announced in January at
a ceremony at The Byre Theatre in St
a bright time Andrews. This is the second year of the
Awards, designed to recognise and celebrate
creative programmes in areas outwith Scotland’s
for Scotland main cities. The award for an area with up to
2,500 residents, winning £50,000, was Pathhead,
Midlothian, in recognition of the Pathhead Music
PAUL BUSH OBE Collective. The music will go towards increasing
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EVENTSCOTLAND performances, educational outreach projects
Scotland’s and small festivals. Huntly in Aberdeenshire
credentials as a won the £100,000 award for an area with up
leading destination for to 10,000 residents. Huntly has developed
the world’s best events world-wide creative links through its ‘Town is form programming through a year round series
continue to shine through. the Venue’ programme, a re-branding of the of festivals including Kilmarnock Edition Festival,
A strong Scottish town led by artists initiative which involve the Kilmarnock Fair Festival, Summer Symphony and
partnership, including whole community. The place with up to 100,000 Harvest and Imprint Festivals. The award will
EventScotland secured residents, winning £150,000, was Kilmarnock, who enable the East Ayrshire Festivals to expand their
The Turner Prize for have presented an ambitious range of cross art work to regenerate the town centre. n
2015, with The Tramway
in Glasgow hosting the
most famous international arts prize.
Then of course Glasgow’s success in being International Reviews ABOVE: Danell Leyva was a member of the 2012 US Olympic team and won a bronze medal in the all-
Glasgow
shortlisted to stage the Youth Olympic Games around finals. He was ranked fourth behind competitors from Great Britain, Japan and Germany
in 2018 is not only fantastic news and a great at the World Cup.
result but pays testament to the hard work
and dedication of all partners involved, whilst
confirming the city’s reputation as a leading global
Gymnastics
World Cup
sports destination.
Our country’s strong reputation in the
events arena continues to be acknowledged by
international events owners. We are preparing 8th December
for SportAccord, in May, where we will once again Emirates Arena, Glasgow
sell Scotland as a destination and meet with the
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world’s most influential sports organisations. ventScotland supported Glasgow as
Collectively we have much to be proud of. one of only four host cities for the World Cup
In this edition of EventScotland News you can series, beating off tough competition to join
read about some of the many great results that Stuttgart (Germany), Jacksonville (USA) and
the events industry has been delivering through Tokyo (Japan) in staging the prestigious event.
the winter months. Participation is limited to the world’s top
It is no longer a lean period for events, but an eight ranked male and female gymnasts, who
inspirational time, when Scotland celebrates some compete across a range of apparatus. This year’s
© Simon Wilkinson
of its most inspiring event properties. competition saw Team GB bronze medal winner
This is reflected in the highly successful Winter Kristian Thomas, senior British champion Rebecca
Festivals programme, which once again saw Tunney (pictured) and 2010 European silver
the events industry across the country take full medalist Niamh Rippin take part. Tickets sold out
advantage of the opportunities to attract crowds almost a month in advance of the event with just
in celebration of St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay and under 5,000 people attending at this new venue,
UCI Track Cycling
Robert Burns. up from 2,800 tickets sold the previous year when
Sell-out events like the UCI Track World Cup the event was staged at Kelvin Hall.
and Glasgow World Cup sparked huge interest in £60,000 was awarded to support this event
the media and amongst sports fans. The mass ABOVE: Germany’s Marcel Nyugen won the men’s competition at the World Cup. Last summer he towards delivery, TV production and international
World Cup
participation element of the Great Winter Run and achieved two Olympic silver medals after competing in the Men’s artistic team all-around, floor distribution. Highlights of the event were broadcast
Cross Country in Edinburgh proved as popular as and parallel bars at the London 2012 Games. on BBC the weekend following the event. n
ever, and once again showcased Scotland as the
perfect stage for events with its stunning setting,
which includes Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park.
Now, with spring on the horizon, we can look
forward to many new events taking place
16th – 18th NOVEMBER
The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Emirates Arena, Glasgow
Great Edinburgh International
Cross Country
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throughout the country. This breadth of activity
can be seen in the events we are supporting he UCI Track World Cup IS a multi- Team GB a gold medal in the Women’s Team
through our National Events Programme, which round series of events that sees the Pursuit on the first day, but Germany beat GB to 5th JANUARY 2013
feature in this issue of EventScotland News. best track cyclists in the world compete gold in the Men’s Team Sprint after GB achieved Edinburgh
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2013 also sees us celebrate the latest year of for World Championship and Olympics silver with Ed Clancy filling the place of Sir Chris
focus - Year of Natural Scotland. Working with qualifying points, as well as determining each Hoy in the new-look team and transitioning he ANNUAL CROSS COUNTRY EVENT in Holyrood Park kicked off the international athletics
partners across the country EventScotland is country’s international ranking. It is the highest from endurance to sprint. Day two started with calendar. The women’s invitational 3km was won by Genzebe Dibaba, the younger sister of three
working with the industry to celebrate the best of profile annual track cycling series below the World an unfortunate accident when the relatively time Olympic gold medallist Tirunesh. An impressive finish saw her out-sprint last summer’s
our natural assets in this special year. This work Championships. This was the first time the event inexperienced GB team crashed out in the Men’s 5,000m Olympic gold medallist Meseret Defar and three time World Cross Country silver
aligns perfectly with VisitScotland’s marketing had taken place in Scotland, the previous three Keirin. However, the women’s team brought the medallist Linet Masai. In the overall team event, team Europe out-ran team GB with the men’s race being
drive to encourage visitors to see the very best years having been in Manchester. This thrilling excitement back when Jess Varnish and Becky won by the USA’s Bobby Mack and the women’s 6km won by Ireland’s Fionnuala Britton.
of Scotland. second round of the 2012-13 Series debuted the James brought the crowd to their feet after The Great Winter Run sold out and saw over 2000 runners take on the tough 5k route around Arthur’s
We are now on the final approach to Scotland’s new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome on the international winning gold in the Women’s Team Sprint. Laura Seat on a brisk January morning.
big year - 2014. Here you can learn the latest on stage and also profiled Glasgow as the host of Trott then won gold medal in the Omnium on the Set against the beautiful backdrop of Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Palace, the event is televised live
plans for Homecoming Scotland as we ready to the next Commonwealth Games. EventScotland final day after an aggressive race to beat her rival on BBC attracting in excess of 1 million viewers. Additionally for 2013 a big screen was introduced to the
launch what will be an exciting programme of supported this event with £180,000, bidding in by two places. Germany finished overall winners site as part of the Year of Natural Scotland, screening Year of Natural footage and providing a feed of
events that will complement the Commonwealth collaboration with British Cycling, and Glasgow with GB coming second. the BBC coverage for the spectators in the incredible natural setting of Holyrood Park. The event was
Games and The 2014 Ryder Cup. Life who also supported the event. The next major international Track Cycling awarded £131,000 support. n
What is clear is there’s lots more to come in Performing to a sellout crowd, Olympic gold event is the UCI Junior Track Cycling World
2013 as we prepare to welcome the world in 2014. medallists Laura Trott and Dani King, alongside Championships, 7th - 11th August. n
18-year-old Elinor Barker, were the first to bring
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International Reviews International Previews
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StAnza
6th – 10th MARCH
St Andrews
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he StAnza annual poetry festival
is an internationally-renowned Fife
Flagship event inspiring visitors,
communities and schools. One of last
year’s themes included Poetry by Degrees which
featured Edinburgh poet Young Dawkins, winner
of the 2011 Scottish slam poetry championship.
For 2013 StAnza will offer more than 80 events.
The Town Hall in Queens Gardens will become
this year’s primary hub. There will be around 100
performers – world-class poets, other writers,
musicians, film-makers and visual artists and
organisers anticipate total attendances of over
14,000. For 2013, organisers are working in
collaboration with the University of St Andrews
as part of their 600th Anniversary celebrations,
taking advantage of the promotion and connections
worldwide which tie in with this. One of the themes
for this year is in response to the St Andrews Creative
GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL Place award and the Year of Natural Scotland. The
festival has previously been awarded funding from
Homecoming and for the past three years has been
14th – 24th FEBRUARY supported by the National Programme. The festival
Glasgow Film Theatre and other venues has been awarded £13,600 to support organisers in
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undertaking new programming. n
VENTSCOTLAND has supported the Glasgow This year’s festival featured a showcase of The festival will also have a focus on fashion with
Film Festival since 2009. Now in its ninth contemporary Brazilian cinema, introducing the screenings of documentaries, live events, a fashion
year, GFF is the UK’s fastest-growing film country’s culture in readiness for the 2016 Olympics show and gaming events with famous faces sharing
event and is renowned for an international and the 2014 World Cup. There was a celebration their enthusiasm for the latest releases. Big name
programme of the world’s best films, accompanied of Glasgow’s thriving contemporary art scene as bands celebrate the relationship between film and
by a dynamic programme of cultural events and the home of the last three Turner Prize winners, in music, and a Youth Film Festival has been curated
commissions. In 2012 the festival attracted 35,015 the form of ‘Crossing the Line’, featuring the world entirely by 15-19 year olds, alongside workshops for
people, 12% of whom had travelled from outside premiere of a new film by internationally-renowned those considering a career in the movie industry. n
of Scotland, with the overall economic impact to visual artist Stephen Sutcliffe and a large-scale live
Scotland reaching £1.2m. art happening curated by the artist Henry Coombes.
International Previews
Glasgow
International
Comedy
Festival
14th – 31st MARCH
Various venues Spirit of
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he largest event dedicated solely to
comedy in Europe, last year the Glasgow
International Comedy Festival celebrated Speyside
Whisky
its tenth birthday and sold over 74,000
tickets with a programme of more than 300
shows across 40 venues featuring some of the
Festival
biggest names in comedy. Over the past decade
the festival has sold over 600,000 tickets and
staged more than 2,000 comedians. This year
feature another line up of stars from Jimmy
Carr to Sean Lock alongside home grown talent 2nd – 6th MAY
including Daniel Sloss and Janey Godley. The SPEYSIDE
festival will also feature some special one off
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events including underground comedy at the St
Enoch subway station and a hopefully record he festival has been held annually since 1999 and has been programme includes exclusive access to distilleries and opportunities to try
breaking, charity whisky tasting hosted by The supported by EventScotland since 2005. It is a unique celebration your hand at golf, ceilidh dancing or wildlife watching. It is also a truly family
Good Spirits Company. n of whisky and the cultural heritage of Speyside, with 49 malt whisky friendly festival with activities for all ages. The 2012 festival attracted over
distilleries in the area. Last year over 320 events were complemented 28,000 visits, 44% of whom had travelled from outwith Scotland, and ticket
by themes including food, music, walking and sport which were designed to sales increased 40% on the previous year. n
appeal to committed connoisseurs and new initiates from across the world
who want to explore the traditions behind this unique product. A packed
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13 October – 19 October
Isle of Tiree
IRB Sevens
EventScotland has supported the Scottish leg of the IRB Sevens World Series since 2006 as part
of the international events programme and this year’s investment of £100,000 has helped to secure the
event once more. EventScotland was part of the original partnership that secured the IRB Sevens for
Scotland in 2007 and has continued to support the event since then. EventScotland have worked with
4th – 5th MAY Scottish Rugby on a number of events including the Heineken Cup Final and RFL Magic Weekend.
Scotstoun STADIUM, Glasgow The event will be held at the Scotstoun Stadium for the second year running, now the permanent home
of the Glasgow Warriors. Fancy dress is always a key element for fans at the Glasgow Sevens with this
year’s event taking on a movie theme. As the action gets underway on 4th May, there will undoubtedly
ABOVE: Chris Mears, who came ninth in the individual men’s 3m springboard at the 2012 Summer Olympics and fifth with teammate Nicholas Robinson-
Baker in the synchro event, won a silver medal during the 2011 FINA Diving World Series and is set to compete this year after placing well in last be sightings of Darth Vader and Chewbacca in amongst the spectators. n
year’s European Championships.
Melrose
FINA Diving Sevens
World Series 12th (Vets Tournament)
13th April (Main Tournament)
Melrose Rugby Club
2013 will be the 130th playing of the Melrose
19th – 21st APRIL Sevens, a rugby tournament that welcomes guests
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh from all over the world to the home of rugby
sevens. 12th April will once again see the Davidson
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Chalmers sponsored ‘Vets’ tournament, a veteran
ventScotland IS pleased to be supporting Launched in 2007 with three host organisers (GB, the then world champion Qiu Bo in the men’s 10m game which was successful last year as an opening
the FINA MIDEA Diving World Series for the first China and Mexico), other countries have since joined platform at the second meet which took place in celebration, with teams from Hong Kong, The Caymen
time in 2013. The sixth edition of this prestigious the club (Qatar, Russia and the UAE), adding an Beijing and at the final leg in Tijuana, Mexico, he Islands and London Scottish indicating their
competition will feature the top-ranked divers international dimension to the event. The event in took Gold in the men’s 10m platform. intention to participate. 13th April will see the
in the world and will be held at the newly-refurbished Edinburgh will be the third meet out of six with others The competition has been extended to three days main tournament take place. Previous years have
Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh. The FINA beings held in Beijing, Dubai, Moscow and in 2013 and 60 competitors are expected in total. included players from Australia, New Zealand and
MIDEA Diving World Series will be the first international Mexico. Events include individual and synchro 3m EventScotland is supporting the event with South Africa.
competition at the pool since its refurbishment. It is springboard and 10m platform. £80,000. UK Sport has provided £100,000 from The event has been supported by EventScotland
also due to be used as the venue for the diving at the The Diving World Series will feature up to eight its National Lottery backed World Class Events for five years through both the national and
Commonwealth Games in 2014. The City of Edinburgh athletes per individual event plus a host nation Programme which goes towards their wider purpose international programme and the funding of
Council’s Festival and Events Champion, Councilor representative as a wild card if they have not to establish a legacy from the London 2012 Olympic £20,000 this year is intended to support the
Steve Cardownie says that the event will give qualified in their own right. For synchronised events and Paralympic Games and the Glasgow 2013 recruitment of a commonwealth nation from
the city an opportunity “To showcase the newly- the top six ranked pairs have been invited to attend Commonwealth Games. India. The town of Melrose takes on a carnival
refurbished Royal Commonwealth Pool on the world and if not ranked within that group Britain will be There is additional support from City of atmosphere with other attractions planned to
stage and, of course, provide the perfect warm-up allowed a place as host nation. Edinburgh Council and British Swimming and accompany the main tournament and the game
for the Commonwealth Games the following year”. At last year’s Series Tom Daley won silver behind sponsorship from HOSA and MIDEA. n is filmed live for BBC Scotland. Fans will be
encouraged to embrace this year’s fancy dress
theme – James Bond, so expect to see lots of
suave suits dotted around the stadium. n
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London 2012 Olympics Special Report
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Experiencing the London 2012 Olympics, Spotlight
by Susan Hughes, Team GB Badminton, on the
London 2012 Olympics London
Paralympics
With Glasgow hosting the IPC Swimming World Championships in 2015, Jenny Downs, This was also the first ‘social media’ Paralympics
and LOCOG saw this as an opportunity. The IPC
Events Manager at EventScotland, gives her impressions of the London Paralympics worked with sponsor Samsung to provide 50 top
which she attended as a representative on the IPC’s Observers Programme. athletes with smartphones which they could use
to create a video blog of their behind-the-scenes
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Games experiences. This was an innovative
aving been lucky enough to visit drama and sporting prowess which captured the marketing and promotional tool which proved
the Olympic Park during the Olympics, imaginations of millions across the globe. successful, with thousands of views on youtube
I was surprised at how much busier, if Simmonds’ and Craig’s efforts were recognized and on the Paralympics online channel. The
that’s possible, the park seemed when with an OBE and an MBE respectively, with statistic that 60% of traffic to the Games website
I visited during the Paralympics, to take part in Simmonds’ being shortlisted for the BBC Sports was via mobile devices is also an indication of the
the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Personality of the Year award and Craig being wider potential to exploit this trend in marketing
organized observer’s programme. It has been named the BBC Young Sports Personality of the innovation at events universally, particularly
heralded as the ‘Best Paralympic Games Ever’ Year in 2012, further increasing the profile not only through enhanced in-venue and on-site interaction.
ABOVE: Susan Hughes trained at the national badminton academy in glasgow and was scottish champion for three yearS running. seen here winning (by IPC President, Sir Philip Craven, no less) and of the athletes but of disability sport as a whole. I was fortunate enough to visit the athletics,
the women’s singles at the 2009 scottish international championships, before competing in the london 2012 olympics. you certainly could not deny that the buzz and A number of Scottish events have since seen the swimming, goalball, equestrian and basketball
I
atmosphere on site was electric. introduction of para-sport competition, such as competition venues, gaining an insight to the
t was the longest build-up to an event that from that of a Commonwealth Games village but it The whole experience made every single sacrifice
The Observer’s Programme was made up of 350 the Strathclyde Park Triathlon, which included differing considerations that have to be taken into
I have ever experienced in my life. From the start was strange how quickly I became blasé about it. It worthwhile and I think London showed what a
representatives from delegations including Sochi para-triathlon for the first time in 2012 along account in comparison to able-bodied sporting
of the Olympic qualifying campaign on 1st May soon became normal to walk past Novak Djokovic positive effect a huge sporting event can have on a
2014, Rio 2016, and Glasgow 2014 among others, with this year’s sold out British Athletics Glasgow events. Classification being an integral aspect of
2011 until the Opening Ceremony on 27th July or Mo Farah. city. Glasgow is fortunate to be able to capitalise on
including candidate cities for the 2020 Olympics International Match at the Emirates Arena. There will para and disability sport, additional facilities need
2012, I felt like I was caught in a time warp. Fifteen Then came the part that I had spent the last the buzz around sport that London has generated.
and Paralympics as well as various International also be up to 20 para-sport events at Glasgow 2014. to be made available on site for this purpose,
months have never passed so slowly. I didn’t think twenty years training for. I watched Sally Gunnell While the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Federations, government representatives and The growth in international media interest in the which is different for each sport and is the
it was possible to experience such despairing lows win gold at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and will not match the sheer scale of London, the
governing bodies. The programme allowed London Paralympics was marked; at Beijing 2008 responsibility of the international federation to
and euphoric highs as I did in that period. from then on I wanted to compete in an Olympic organisers will be able to use the bounce from
observers to choose a number of seminars and there were 1,500 accredited media in attendance, carry out. Logistically, classification means there
When I seriously injured my knee playing in the Games. I thought I was prepared for my first match London to promote the Games in a way that
venue tours, hosted by LOCOG and IPC staff, and 1,100 of whom were Chinese. In London, there were are more medal events and therefore victory
Brazilian Open in October 2011, which required against Maja Tvrdy of Slovenia. I wasn’t. Nothing otherwise may have been difficult. I have no doubt
gain a small insight into the mammoth organization 1,850 accredited media representatives, and only ceremonies – 500 for 21 sports competitions as
surgery, I and everyone around me thought that my could have prepared me for walking out in front of that Glasgow, and Scotland as a whole, will embrace
of the Paralympics. 400 were British. This is a huge step forward for compared to 300 for 36 sport competitions at
qualification hopes were in tatters. But, somehow, 6000 screaming supporters at Wembley Arena. I the Games in twenty months time to ensure it is as
It has recently been announced that Glasgow will the Paralympic movement and one which the IPC is Olympic events. Channel 4’s coverage of the event
I hauled myself back to fitness ahead of schedule managed to harness my nerves and win that match, much of a success as London was. n
host the IPC Swimming World Championships in understandably keen to see continue. The signing was lauded for its innovative and easily accessible
and captured the one available women’s singles becoming the first Scottish badminton player ever
2015 at Tollcross Swimming Pool, which is currently of a new agreement with the IOC to continue to guide to understanding classification, known as
qualification spot for London, ahead of my English to win a match at an Olympic Games. I then went
undergoing a £14m refurbishment in advance of co-locate the Olympics and the Paralympics up to Lexi, another development which was successful
rival, Elizabeth Cann. on to lose in three close sets to Japan’s Sayaka
hosting the Commonwealth Games swimming 2020 recognises the importance of this link. This is in breaking down barriers and helping to grow the
When my selection had been rubber-stamped, Sato, the number twelve seed, but I will never
competition in 2014. Swimming was one of the further cemented by the recent award of both the para-sport audience.
I could relax and start to enjoy the Olympic forget the crowd, who made it almost impossible
many success stories of the Paralympics, with a IAAF World Athletics Championships and the IPC In the end, after 12 days of competition and
experience. And what an experience it turned out for me to hear my coach’s instructions as they were
number of notable performances, not least by Ellie Athletics World Championships to London in 2017, countless inspirational and memorable moments,
to be. From the badminton team announcement shouting so loud.
Simmonds and Josef Craig of Paralympics GB. This to take place within weeks of each other, in the LOCOG Chairman Seb Coe’s summary of the
and photo call at St Paul’s Cathedral, to the My second week of the Games was spent
bodes well for an exciting competition in Glasgow same location, for the first time. Games during the closing ceremony, which saw
Loughborough holding camp when we received our watching any event that I could get tickets for
if the momentum gained from 2012 is carried Media interest was more than matched by the Jay-Z, Rihanna and Coldplay perform at the
kit (all 65 kgs of it!), to moving into our flat in the and making up for twelve months of strict healthy
forward successfully. Simmonds’ dramatic retention demand for tickets. LOCOG’s marketing teams Olympic Stadium perhaps says it best: “The
Olympic village overlooking the Olympic Stadium, it eating by eating enough free junk food to keep a
of her S6 400m freestyle title, during which she had campaigns planned to support ticket sales Paralympic Games has set new records every day,
was all very surreal. small country going for a year. I think I’d earned it.
trailed American rival Victoria Arlen, then powered in the period following the end of the Olympics, sporting records, records for crowds for television
I was unable to attend Danny Boyle’s
through to smash Arlen’s world record by more historically when most Paralympics tickets are audiences, for unbridled spirit. In this country we
extraordinary opening ceremony because I was
than five seconds, and 15 year old Josef Craig’s sold, but in the end they were pulled because there will never think of sport the same way and we
competing the next day but, watching it on TV in
masterful performance in the S7 400m freestyle weren’t any tickets left to sell. More than 2.7 million will never think of disability the same way. The
our team accommodation, fully decked out in my Then came the part that I had spent the last twenty years training in his first Paralympics, which saw him break the tickets were sold for Paralympic events at London Paralympians have lifted the cloud of limitation,”
white and gold opening ceremony outfit, was the
next best thing.
for. I watched Sally Gunnell win gold at the Barcelona Olympics in world record in his heat and then again in the final 2012 – more than any previous Paralympics. he said; a line that was re-tweeted almost a
The village was unlike anything I have ever seen 1992 and from then on I wanted to compete in an Olympic Games. later that day, are just two examples of the high thousand times. n
in my life. It was on a completely different scale
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DEALERT Round 24 Deadline: Friday 7th June 2013 – For events taking place 1st January 2014 onwards
A Round 25 Deadline: Friday 4th October 2013 – For events taking place 1st May 2014 onwards
national events PROGRAMME
Funding Announcements
EventScotland has made its funding decisions for Round 22 of Scotland’s assets, raising the profile of regions, helping events Boswell Book Festival
the National Events Programme and awarded funds for events to grow their audience and attract visitors from Scotland and 17th – 19th May, Auchinleck, East Ayrshire
taking place in 11 local authority areas around Scotland. beyond. Round 23 closed on 1st February 2013 and funding The Boswell Book Festival uniquely celebrates
decisions will be made for events happening August 2013 biography and memoir through talks and
The objective of the National Programme is to support the performances by leading writers, actors and artists. It
onwards. The next funding deadline is Friday 7th June for
strategic development of sporting and cultural events which takes its inspiration from James Boswell, the father of
events taking place 1st January 2014 onwards.
take place outside of Edinburgh and Glasgow, showcasing modern biography and is held at one of Ayrshire’s
hidden treasures, the magnificent Auchinleck House.
The festival also encompasses a Schools Day with
children’s writers and House visits and the café,
Tour O’ The Borders bookshop, whisky tastings and Estate Ranger tours
14th April, Peebles add activities to keep everyone happy. Also for this
year – for the first time at any book festival – is the
The Tour o’ the Borders is a non-competitive
BookandBedFest, enabling fans to stay on site.
mass participation road-cycling event held over a
beautiful and challenging course featuring iconic Total allocated: £11,000
climbs and spectacular roads in the heart of the
UK’s best cycling destination. All riders are timed Jim Clark Rally
with the latest technology but do not set off in a Tweedlove Bike Festival 31st May – 2nd June, Scottish Borders
mass start so there is no road-race format. The 24th May – 2nd June, Scottish Borders
focus is on the personal challenge, the friendly The Rally is the only closed road rally in the UK
atmosphere and a great day out on the bike. A unique cycling festival held every year in the mainland. Staged over three days in the
Organisers intend to build the strongest brand Tweed Valley, an area with a huge selection of old countryside of the Scottish Borders around the
and event identity of any event in this genre in the paths and drove roads over the hills perfect for towns of Kelso and Duns, you can see the
UK, aiming to grow this event into a must do for road biking, TweedLove Bike Festival offers a International, National, Challenge, Historic,
bike enthusiasts worldwide. programme of races, rides and social events, Reivers and Landrover rallies. The stages have a
The Tour Series
many of which are free to join. It’s all about reputation for being fast with big jumps, ditches
Total allocated: £8,000 14th May, Kirkcaldy and hedges to catch out the unwary. This year
‘riding bikes and good times’, with top end races
Scottish Six Day Trial the popular Langton watersplash stage on the
The Tour Series is a programme of town and city for international level athletes through to
4th – 11th May, Fort William outskirts of Duns is returning which in the past
centre cycle races that take place across the UK beginners sessions, fun family rides and a unique
This international motorcycle competition on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, throughout toddlers’ balance bike race. has attracted thousands of spectators. The
attracts over 275 competitors from all over the May and June. Each race is due to be televised on international rally is a counter in the 2013 MSA
Total allocated: £15,000 British Rally Championship and the Reivers Rally
world. It is the largest and most highly regarded ITV4. Each round takes place on a totally closed 1
motorcycle trial in the world, unique in the field – 1.5 km circuit designed to test the ability of the is a round of the Scottish Rally Championship,
of motorsport in that private enthusiasts can professionals taking part and show off some of attracting top drivers from the UK and abroad.
compete on equal terms with professional, world the best aspects of each venue. Working with the Gordon Castle Highland Games
Total allocated: £8,000
championship class riders. The event is centred organisers of the Tour Series, Fife Council and and Country Fair
around Fort William and is a major boost to the Scottish Cycling will run a full afternoon of 19th May, Fochabers
town, attracting supporters who return every support activity, engaging local schools and This annual event is at Fochabers, midway
year. It is one of the oldest continually running communities to take part in support races, inter between Aberdeen and Inverness. Held in the
motorsport events in the world and celebrated its school competitions and community and family grounds of this historic estate, it includes
centenary in 2011. rides. The Tours Series provides a unique attractions ranging from the traditional heavy
platform to promote healthy living, green issues events, rural pursuits, children’s activities,
Total allocated: £10,000
and to inspire a whole generation of young massed bands and pipers taking part in the
people to take up cycling. Junior and Senior Piping Competition and the
Total allocated: £15,000 highlight of this year, Concert Corner, an all day
celebration of music and song with live
performances throughout the day.
Total allocated: £6,950
Happyness Comedy Festival
23rd – 26th May, Inverness Traquair Medieval Fayre
25th – 26th May, Traquair House, Innerleithen
Happyness is an international comedy festival
taking place in and around the venues and The Traquair Medieval Fayre is a living history Celtman! Extreme Scottish Triathlon
outdoor spaces of Inverness. This festival event providing visitors with a real insight into
6th July, Torridon & Shieldaig
provides an additional event to Scotland’s life in Medieval Times and providing
exciting calendar of year-round festivals, building entertainment for all ages. This year organisers This is the first time EventScotland has supported
the profile of Inverness and encouraging a new are focusing on the 500th anniversary of the this unique event and only the second time it has
generation of audiences to participate in cultural Battle of Flodden, highlighting Traquair’s taken place. Centered around the Torridon
events. The festival is set to bring internationally remarkable history and connection with Flodden. mountains, the event encompasses a 3.8k swim in
Perth Festival of the Arts recognised performers to Inverness to enjoy a Events include a jousting and equestrian display, Loch Shieldaig, a 42k run over two munros and a
Scottish Bird Fair 3-4 night mixed bill line up, offering local a Royal Pageant depicting the arrival of James IV 202K bike ride on incredible highland roads, using
16th – 26th May, Perth
newcomers a rare chance to perform with well and a tournament with impressive combat amazing mountainous terrain to take competitors
11th – 12th May, South Queensferry
Perth Festival of the Arts is an annual 11-day known international professionals. displays. There will also be falconry and archery to the limit of what it is possible to achieve in one
Highland Perthshire Cycling Festival This event, dedicated to wildlife, attracts around Festival founded in 1972 that takes place in Perth. Part of the festival includes a competition, ‘So displays, a market of traders selling anything from day. Despite the event being one of the toughest,
5,500 diverse visitors from birdwatching enthusiasts From its beginnings as a classical music festival it You Think You’re Funny?’ offering newcomers a chain mail to authentic weaponry and clothes, it maintains a small, friendly and laid back
3rd – 11th May, Aberfeldy
to families looking for a day out. Each day will has since broadened to include a wide range of chance to perform at the Edinburgh Festival traditional craft demonstrations and early music atmosphere that takes place within this beautiful
This festival runs for a week with over 18 events feature several special events, starting early with a artfoms including jazz, dance and visual art. Fringe. There is also a Gaelic comedy event to concerts. There is a huge amount of entertainment and remote location.
due to take place at the 2013 festival. New this dawn chorus walk, book signings, whisky tastings, Taking place in Perth Concert Hall, Perth Theatre encourage the speaking and sharing of the Gaelic for children with workshops in sword making, a Organisers are always keen to immerse the
year will be a mountain bike enduro event, guided live music and seabird cruises in the Firth of Forth. and St John’s Kirk in conjunction with Horsecross language and, to top off a fun packed weekend, children’s army, jesters’ shows and a lot of event within the community and ensure that local
mountain bike and road rides and a film night. Children of all ages will have a huge range of fun Arts, this year’s festival will be headlined by Van the festival will host a number of comedic sporting opportunities to dress up and learn about a businesses benefit from the race. Last year’s event
Other activities include fun days, evening rides, a activities to keep them entertained for the entire Morrison, Jools Holland and Sir James Galway. activities including a football match, outdoor knight’s life. The food will also be authentic and won the Triathlon Scotland ‘Event of the Year’
women’s only event and the BIG Day – a family weekend as they learn and explore the beautiful It will also stage three operas and host a world- family games and a golf tournament in which local with a delicious hog roast and Fayre ale from Award, and was named the British Triathlon ‘Event
cycle event in Aberfeldy. grounds of Hopetoun House. class choir and a Russian Gala Concert. audiences and artists can play together. the brewery at Traquair. of the Year’.
Total allocated: £11,300 Total allocated: £10,000 Total allocated: £16,000 Total allocated: £7,500 Total allocated: £4,500 Total allocated: £4,000
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Funding Announcements
Scotland’s Winter Festivals
continues to grow as we show
Scotland is open for business
all year round, and this year
EventScotland welcomed new
additions to the programme
and events celebrated some
fantastic achievements.
Hopetoun Town and Country Fair
T
27th – 28th July he events kicked off on St Andrews
Bloody Scotland Day, which saw tens of thousands mark
This spectacular two-day event will incorporate
the already established International Horse Trials.
(Caledonian Crime Writing Festival) Scotland’s national day by attending
The weekend will showcase the finest shopping, 13th – 15th September, Stirling specially arranged activities throughout
Scottish food and drink, live entertainment and the country across the weekend (30th November –
Bloody Scotland is an innovative and exciting
country pursuits, complimenting world class 2nd December).
addition to Scotland’s calendar of literary
sporting events with a taste of town and country Over 6,000 revellers attended the St Andrew’s
festivals, creating an international profile and
life within the stunning setting of the grounds of Day Celebrations in the capital enjoying
platform for Scottish and International crime
Hopetoun House. an amazing show of contemporary dance,
writing. The festival is an annual event
fireworks, pipes and drums against the
Total allocated: £14,000 complementing Stirling Council’s own ‘Off the
iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. While in
Page’ festival and aims to be the UK’s premier
Glasgow, almost 30,000 locals and visitors
Tiree Music Festival Crime Writing Festival by 2017.
Traquair Fair, Traquair House, Innerleithen descended upon the central hub of George
20th – 21st July, Crossapol, Tiree The debut of Bloody Scotland took place last year
27th – 28th July, Innerleithen Square to join in the Glasgow Loves St
in a number of venues in Stirling and was ABOVE: Ian and Janet Dale accepted the RBHA 2013 on behalf of Ian’s late brother, Khalil Dale
The objective of TMF from the beginning has been
Andrew’s Day celebrations – from ceilidh
acknowledged as a remarkable success, attracting MBE. The British Red Cross aid worker grew up in Dumfries and spent decades working to help
the promotion and development of Tiree’s culture
This is a unique family festival held in the magical dancing to storytelling and live music, the vulnerable people in some of the most dangerous places in the world before he was abducted
an international audience with c. 4,000 tickets sold.
and community. Despite only being formed in
grounds of Traquair House previewing the party was in full swing. East Lothian continued and killed in Pakistan last year.
Edinburgh Fringe. The event will include theatre, Total allocated: £5,000 to build on their successful event welcoming
2010, the event has already built a reputation as
one of Scotland’s hottest new festivals. Set against
music, dance, children’s entertainment and more than 5,500 visitors to The Satire. The
the spectacular backdrop of the tiny Hebridean
workshops, craft demonstrations, delicious foods inaugural Scotland Sings event, organised
island of Tiree, the event hosts a vibrant artistic
and Fayre ale brewed exclusively for the weekend by Hands up for Trad, welcomed over 4,000
programme of music, entertainment and culture, a
by the Traquair Brewery. Traquair Fair aims to be spectators to watch over 2,000 participants in
sellout event for the past three years. The focus
the best family festival in Scotland. choirs across the country.
for 2013 is on sustainability for the festival and the
And the figures continued to tally as record
Total allocated: £8,800
local community.
crowds took part in Edinburgh’s Torchlight
Procession, which kicked off Hogmanay
Total allocated: £8,550 celebrations, while a staggering 1.8 million
viewers tuned in to watch the BBC coverage
of the Edinburgh Street Party, Stirling’s
Hogmanay and Red Hot Highland Fling in
Inverness. Further north, the inaugural Open
Air in the Square in Stonehaven was a sell-out
despite flooding prior to the event, and new for
2012 were Musselburgh’s celebrations, which
welcomed an incredible 4,500 people.
The excitement reached a grand finale as
Scotland celebrated the birth of our national
bard, Robert Burns in January. The Scottish
Orkney International Science Festival Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh welcomed
Helix Festival visitors from across the globe looking for
5th – 11th September, Kirkwall
that authentic Scottish cultural experience
14th September, Falkirk
The Science Festival is a kaleidoscopic mixture of for Burnsfest. Burns Unbound events at the
experiences and ideas, enjoying science and As part of UZ Arts’ national outdoor arts National Museum of Scotland helped to at least
technology in a beautiful and historic island programme, ‘Roofless’, and in partnership with double the museum’s average weekend visitor
setting. Subjects range from the frontiers of Falkirk Community Trust and The Helix Trust, this number.
science to the search for clues to the people who artistic programme takes inspiration from The Up in the Highlands, the spirit of Burns night
built the stone circles. There is astronomy and Year of Natural Scotland and, in particular, John was encapsulated in a Haggis Lich Nicht!,
astrophysics, relativity and renewable energy, Muir’s concept of ‘home’ being deeply rooted in a multi-media performance event featuring
food and photography, plus outings and nature, in order to celebrate and inform future over 80 young performers from across the
workshops, concerts and ceilidhs. Venues range development of the area. Artists will work with Highlands. While down in Dumfries, even heavy
ABOVE: The life and work of Robert Burns was ABOVE: The spirit of Burns night was
Borders Union Show from the 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral and communities on and around the Helix site, snow couldn’t keep away 8,000 festival-goers celebrated with the family friendly Burns encapsulated with the interactive
the 17th-century Skaill House to the new Orkney inspiring and connecting them to each other and from enjoying an eclectic mix of art, theatre,
26th – 27th July, Kelso Unbound events at the National Museum of performance of a Haggis Lich Nicht!
Arts Theatre and the Pier Arts Centre. The to the space itself. Other ephemeral work will music and more as part of Big Burns Supper. Scotland. at the Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.
For 200 years BUAS has been at the forefront of Festival, now in its 23rd year, is the oldest science also be created which will encourage large-scale The Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards in
agriculture in the Borders, showcasing all aspects festival anywhere outside Edinburgh and has a participation. Helix Day itself will be the South Ayrshire continued to increase the reach ones. These exciting events help to achieve The programme brings together our most
of farming and rural life and looking ahead to the reputation for innovation. Topics for this year will culmination of the year long programme and will of their message with fantastic coverage in the the objectives of the initiative – contribute to important cultural celebrations – St Andrew’s
future. In their bicentenary year organisers plan include comets and ancient catastrophes, the include work and performances from artists. Sunday Herald and titles across Scotland, a economic growth and attract both business Day, Christmas, Hogmanay and Burns Night
to engage a new generation and wider audiences Arctic (marking the 200th anniversary of the Those coming to the event will be able to ‘Glamp’ fitting tribute to award winner, Khalil Dale. and visitors to Scotland during the festive – to showcase Scotland as a great visitor
and celebrate BUAS as part of the Year of Natural birth of the Orkney explorer John Rae) and life in and enjoy locally grown food and honey as well as Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer at period as well as raising awareness of destination and the perfect stage for events
Scotland. extreme conditions on the seabed. exploring the site and other nearly attractions. EventScotland said: “We are delighted to be Scotland’s national days.” all year round. The events are designed to
working with these fantastic events as part Funded by the Scottish Government, promote and showcase Scotland as a modern
Total allocated: £10,000 Total allocated: £11,000 Total allocated: £18,000
of Scotland’s Winter Festivals – to welcome Scotland’s Winter Festivals are delivered and creative nation with a rich heritage,
new partnerships as well as build on existing by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland. highlighting our contribution to the world. n
For full details of the National Events Programme funding criteria, visit EventScotland.org
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SCOTLAND READY FOR Year of Natural Scotland
HOMECOMING AS PARTNER O
ut of your armchair and into
the countryside! On 16th January
VisitScotland launched an update of the
offered 5,000 money-off vouchers that can be
redeemed throughout the month of April.
Announced by Tourism Minister Fergus Ewing,
PROGRAMME OPENS
Surprise Yourself TV advert to promote the initiative named the Big April Adventures aims
the Year of Natural Scotland 2013 as well as a to get people out and about as much as possible
new initiative, Big April Adventures. The Year of this spring, coinciding with the first ever John
Natural Scotland is VisitScotland’s biggest ever Muir Day on 21st April, which marks the 175th
nature-focussed tourism drive and will highlight the anniversary of the birth of the celebrated Scottish-
country’s natural environment and encourage Scots born naturalist known as the “father of National
S
cotland will welcome the world in event, business or activity to become part of this In addition, your event could be supported to explore their own countryside. Parks”. Discussions are also ongoing with other
the Year of Homecoming 2014, providing great programme. through VisitScotland’s marketing activities in The £3.4m campaign - which is expected to transport partners to expand this further.
a global focus for the country alongside If your event/activity takes place between the promotion of Homecoming Scotland 2014, bring a return of £68m to the Scottish economy, EventScotland is working with supported events
the Ryder Cup and Commonwealth 31st December 2013 and 31st December 2014 and which may include activities such as e-comms will target the key domestic market as well as to promote the Year of Natural Scotland and with
Games. Based on the five main themes (food and falls under one or more of our key themes for programmes, social media and PR. seven international markets - North America, event organisers, who are completing the Year of
drink, active, creative, natural and ancestry) it the year – food & drink, active, creative, natural or So come and be part of this exciting Germany, France, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and Natural Scotland Sustainability Programme.
will build on the success of the focus years and ancestral – you can apply to our Partner Programme. programme. You can get involved or find out more Scandinavia through a range of marketing activity. Events can get involved in the action all year
position Scotland on the international stage as a The benefits include – the use the Homecoming at www.eventscotland.org/partner_programme It will feature a new TV advert depicting some round by submitting event details via the online
dynamic and creative country with a rich history Scotland branding on your website, leaflets and Please note, if you are successful, it’s important of the country’s most iconic natural environments toolkit. Any event that fits the criteria for Year of
and culture. Homecoming Scotland 2014 is an posters, access to the Homecoming Scotland that you can support and enhance the marketing including gannets on Ailsa Craig off the Ayrshire Natural Scotland will benefit from promotion under
opportunity for all of Scotland’s communities to 2014 toolkit which includes images, logos, press of Homecoming Scotland 2014 celebrations coast and red deer on the Isle of Rum. Among this banner. The toolkit also contains details on the
celebrate all that’s great about our country and releases and banners and the featuring of through your own promotional activity by carrying other activity, a major ticket giveaway from Year of Natural Scotland Growth Fund, available to
place the spotlight on our greatest assets. your event in the digital events listings within the logo and key messages. n Scottish transport providers will see at least 15,000 support industry-led marketing activity, as well as
For more information on the Year of Natural
The Homecoming Scotland 2014 Partner VisitScotland’s website as well as the Homecoming people enjoying free travel during April - allowing links to partners’ funding programmes and toolkits.
Scotland, visit www.eventscotland.org/natural
Programme is now open and we encourage your Scotland website portal. them to visit a Scottish island or to travel all over Download the logo and start showing you support
Scotland - courtesy of Caledonian MacBrayne and the Year of Natural Scotland! n
ScotRail. Coach operator Stagecoach has also
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2013 Awards
other news & events
Entries Open for
Scottish Thistle
Awards 2013
D
ECEMBER 2012 saw two of Scotland’s Jade Hewat received the award on behalf of the Scotland’s nature by opening up the experience of
major cultural and sporting awards take team on the night. Speaking afterwards, she wildlife and landscape to our visitors.
place, both sponsored by EventScotland. commented, “we are delighted to receive this The Scottish Thistle Awards begin as regional
The Sunday Mail Scottish Sports Awards, prestigious accolade which recognises the festival awards. Businesses should enter within the region
in association with SportScotland, took place at team’s dedication and innovation in this our in which their business or activity takes place
The Thistle Hotel in Glasgow. The big wins of the 20th year. Celtic Connections strives to deliver (North East and Tayside, Central South East,
night went to the Scottish Olympic and Paralympic excellence in cultural tourism and each year we Central South West and Highlands and Islands).
teams and Andy Murray and the Aberdeen Asset welcome visitors from all around the world for 18 The Scottish Thistle Awards will again partner
Management Scottish Open won the event of days of music in January. In 2012 we took a taste with the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards
the year award. The Creative Scotland Awards, of the festival to the Ryder Cup in Chicago as part in the Highlands region. This established awards
in association with the Daily Record, took place at of the Year of Creative Scotland. This provided a programme has operated in the Highlands for
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow fantastic opportunity to promote Scottish music many years and will offer the same categories
and saw a celebration of the Year of Creative on an international level and drive tourism back as the regional Scottish Thistle Awards. Winners
Scotland 2012 with a win for Big Noise; The Big to Scotland.” The national sporting event award of the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards
Concert in Stirling for best event. was won by the Baxter’s Loch Ness Marathon & will then represent their region at the national
Entries opened on 16th January this year for Festival of Running. Malcolm Sutherland, Race Scottish Thistle Awards ceremony in November
The Scottish Thistle Awards 2013, the 21st year Director said, “we are delighted that the Baxter’s 2013. For more information visit www.highland-
of the awards. VisitScotland again encourage Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running won tourism-awards.co.uk
businesses from across Scotland to enter and the Best Sporting Event Category. Our aim is Entries are open until March 13th (Highlands
celebrate their excellence. Building on the success to provide the best participant and spectator and Islands Tourism Awards close end of April)
of last year, the 12 categories from 2012 will return experience for those who travel from around the and businesses are invited to download the
along with two new additional categories – the UK and the rest of the world to the event. Thanks category questions from the STA website at
Partnership in Tourism Award and the Best Tour must go to the amazing team of volunteers from www.scottishthistleawards.co.uk. Full details of
Operator Programme of the Year Award. around the Highlands who are instrumental in the entry process, the regions and tips for entry
As in 2012, culture and sporting events are making the event so memorable and special.” are also available on the website. If you have
recognised within their own categories. In 2012, In recognition of 2013 being the Year of any questions please contact the Scottish Thistle
Celtic Connections were crowned national winners Natural Scotland, the Nature-Based Tourism Awards hotline on 0131 472 2228 or email
of the Best Cultural Event Award. Festival Manager Award is specifically aimed at groups who cherish info@scottishthistleawards.co.uk
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