EventScotland News

We work to make Scotland the Perfect Stage for events. Part of VisitScotland, we share Scottish event sector news, and provide industry guidance. #PerfectStage

[Event Industry News @EventNewsBlog]

Job opportunity: New Business Director (Worldwide) – Freckled Sky https://t.co/qivz31TPG1 #EventProfs

[Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) @ETAG_UK]

ETAG BUSINESS BRIEFING:
Edinburgh’s Potential Among Scots in 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨

Gain valuable insights into the travel habits of the Scottish market, including their motivations for visiting Edinburgh.

📅Wed 25 Feb
🕚11:30am - 12:00pm
💻 Online

Register now:
https://t.co/Kk00vRGPvZ

[SportAccord @sportaccord]

Your week at the #SportAccord Convention 2026

From exhibition and official meetings to conference sessions and cultural activities, the Convention week is built around connection, bringing sport and business together in one place to build relationships, deepen partnerships and advance sport’s global agenda.

📅 24–28 May 2026
📍 Baku, Azerbaijan

Join us for a week designed around the delegate experience.

#FutureOfSport

[Event Industry News @EventNewsBlog]

VisitScotland Business Events announces programme for Journey: The Business Events Conversation https://t.co/ZWQ4vvavrU #EventProfs

[Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) @ETAG_UK]

ETAG Conference 2026 - Bookings close on Fri ⏰

Don't miss this opportunity to gain the latest updates on:
💡Edinburgh's Visitor Economy
💡Destination Development
💡Accessible Destinations
💡Tour De France Grand Depart 2027
💡AI
+more!

Get Ticket(s) 👇
https://t.co/iWvyJgtTYk

[Glasgow 2026 @Glasgow_2026]

We are calling on schools like Calderside Academy to be 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙄𝙉 for #Glasgow2026! 🙌

On a recent visit to the school, they showed us how they are embedding the Commonwealth Games into their learning while building excitement for Scotland's biggest sporting event this summer!

[Glasgow 2026 @Glasgow_2026]

The Commonwealth Games Festival Fund is awarding grants of up to £10,000 for cultural and sporting projects and activities in Glasgow this summer! 😲

Get your application in before the deadline. Full details via the link below.

https://t.co/3heQybSY0o

[Le Tour de France GB @letour_uk]

Ten host locations. Six stages. Two races. One Grand Départ!

It's official. The Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift are coming to Britain in 2027 - and now, for the first time, we can finally reveal where 💛

@LeTour | @LeTourFemmes

[Edinburgh International Film Festival @edfilmfest]

Submissions for #EIFF26 are now open!

Submit your film for a chance to compete in The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence (£50K prize) or The Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence (£15K prize).

Submit now: https://t.co/mEHnoLemID

[EventScotland News @EventScotNews]

🎫WinterStorm will return to Troon from 26 - 28 November for its 10th anniversary - Storm Force X!

Tickets are now on sale!🤘

https://t.co/6IvftnCCYs

[VisitScotland News @VisitScotNews]

Where to Next?

Scotland, of course.

We collaborated with Channel 4 on an episode of their entertainment series. Comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill battle to be 'top tourist'.

Catch it on Channel 4's YouTube channel.

Find out more below

👇

https://t.co/fDiguvYdqm

[AberdeenshireEconDev @EconDevAbshire]

Business support that doesn’t stop for snow!

While the weather might slow things down, Business Gateway doesn’t shut for snow. If you’re starting, growing, or just need a sounding board for your ideas this January, we’re still here.

https://t.co/de62UvEYy2

#BusinessSupport

[EventScotland News @EventScotNews]

https://t.co/oKV9QHtvJv

[EventScotland News @EventScotNews]

📢In six months, the Genesis @ScottishOpen returns to @Renaissancegc! ⛳️

[EventScotland News @EventScotNews]

⏳ 1 week left!

The second deadline for Round 55 of the National Events Programme is fast approaching.

Funding of £5k–£25k is available for events running 1 Sept– 31 Dec 2026.

Apply by 2pm, Wednesday 14 Jan 2026

Find out more & apply - https://t.co/ebHnERguNH

[Edinburgh International Film Festival @edfilmfest]

Submissions for #EIFF26 are now open!

Submit your film for a chance to compete in The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence (£50K prize) or The Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence (£15K prize).

Submit now: https://t.co/mEHnoLemID

[EventScotland News @EventScotNews]

🎉 Happy Hogmanay!
Here’s to ringing in 2026 with joy and unforgettable moments. Wherever you are in the world, celebrate in true Scottish style tonight!

[EventScotland News @EventScotNews]

🔥 24 hours ago, Edinburgh lit up the world!

Scotland’s Craig Gordon & the Up Helly Aa’ Vikings led the sold-out Torchlight Procession as 15,000 people created a dazzling river of fire through the capital – igniting four days of Hogmanay celebrations.

[Scottish Music Centre @scottishmusic]

JOB @scottishmusic member @crypticglasgow looking for a creative, strategic, and inspiring Head of Marketing and Communications salary = £40,000 - £45,000 per annum full-time (37.5 hrs p/week) APPLY by midday on 28 January 2026 at ➡ https://t.co/OUtGVfE3MK

[Glasgow 2026 @Glasgow_2026]

A new era for Commonwealth Sport, a bold reimagining of the Games.

Welcoming TNT Sports as our UK and Ireland live broadcaster for #Glasgow2026!