EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Industry and Events Directorate, is working to enhance Scotland’s international reputation as a world-leading events destination. In partnership, we attract and secure high-profile sporting, cultural and business events for the country, as well as helping develop home-grown events.

Scotland’s continued success is driven by its strong National Events Strategy - Scotland the Perfect Stage. The refreshed strategy which covers 2024 – 2035 aims to build on the events industry’s achievements to date. It has helped grow and maintain a diverse portfolio of events that bring significant economic benefits and global profile to Scotland. Driving social and cultural impacts, through the delivery of inclusive and responsible events, are also strategic focus areas.

Since its inception in 2003, EventScotland, with partners, has helped bring some of the world’s biggest event properties to the country. These include: The 2014 Ryder Cup, XX Commonwealth Games, 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, 2018 European Championships, The 2019 Solheim Cup, COP 26, UEFA EURO 2020, 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, The 152nd Open and 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. It’s capital city Edinburgh, is also renowned as the world’s leading festival city. A few of the major events coming to Scotland in the next few years include: 2025 Orkney Island Games, Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028.

EventScotland, VisitScotland, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG

Email: info@eventscotland.org 

Telephone: +44 (0) 131 472 2313

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