Recruiting, Training & Retaining Staff – Monitor Farms Programme

Charleton Farm Montrose

This Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Tuesday 21 May 2024 at Charleton Fruit Farm and Arbikie Distillery. The focus of the meeting is on recruiting, training and retaining staff. Registration is at 10am at Charleton Fruit Farm with the meeting starting at 10.30am and lunch will be provided. Graeme and Lisa from Charleton will […]

Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business

This workshop will take place online via Zoom. Joining instructions will be shared with you once you have reserved your space. Ready to accelerate your business growth but unsure where to begin? Look no further than our Ready Steady Grow workshop focused on accelerating business growth. Led by experienced business advisers, this session is designed […]

Inch Cape Supply Chain Expo

Forth Ports Leith Cruise Terminal Ocean Drive, Edinburgh

After more than 12 years in development, the project is assembling its Tier 1 contractors ready to start full construction. The Inch Cape team is keen to ensure UK companies are well-placed to bid for contracts with their Tier 1s and would like to welcome the local supply chain to a face-to-face event held over […]

ICA (International Cooperative Alliance) CCR Europe Research Conference

University of Dundee Old Hawkhill, Dundee

The School of Business of the University of Dundee is proud to announce that the next ICA CCR Conference will be held from 24 until 26 June 2024 in Dundee, Scotland. Held annually, the conference is the key European research conference of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA).  It brings together some of the world’s leading […]

Is it too soon to talk about the C word?

Pathhead Farm Forfar Road, Kirriemuir

Join us for an exciting joint networking event with Appetite for Angus at the Pathhead Farm Shop and Café. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and businesses in your community and to kickstart your business's Christmas plans. Learn about upcoming events hosted by both Business Gateway and Appetite for Angus, and […]

Telling Your Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability Story

Kinclune Estate Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Forfar

The next Angus Agritourism Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Thursday 22nd August at Kinclune Estate, Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 5HX The focus of the meeting is on 'Telling Your Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability Story'. We will hear from Monitor Farmer Aylwin Pillai on the progress of the build of their new wedding […]

Learning Journey to IKM Testing UK Ltd, Aberdeen – Lean Transformation

IKM Testing UK Peregrine Road, Westhill

This informal half day session will paint a picture of how IKM Testing UK Ltd has transformed its business by adopting lean thinking across everything it does. Although still a work in progress, the adoption of lean thinking has been the springboard for cultural change across the business, has made it more profitable and enabled […]

Maximising Trade Show Success

Strathmore Rugby Club Inchmacoble Park, Forfar

Are you looking to exhibit at trade shows in the UK or overseas? This workshop will teach you proven strategies to maximise your participation through pre-event, on-site, and post-event tactics. These tips will help you capitalise on your participation, meet your target audience, and stand out from competitors. With over 25 years of experience in […]

Cookery Schools, an opportunity for Agritourism?

Westerton Farmers Laurencekirk

Westerton Farm is investigating setting up a cookery school as part of being one of the Agritourism Monitor Farmers. Fiona Smith and Caroline Millar are travelling to Ireland mid September to visit Ballymalloe Cookery School. Ballymaloe is one of the most famous Cookery Schools in Europe and is also a working farm providing real 'farm […]

Agri Innovation & Insights Event – James Hutton Institute

James Hutton Institute Invergowrie

Welcome to the Agri - Innovation & Insights Event hosted by the James Hutton Institute (JHI). Join us for a day filled with exciting discussions, innovative ideas, and insightful presentations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with like-minded individuals. Come be a part of this unique event that […]

Transforming Our Towns: How Digitisation is Driving Local Economic Growth

In today's fast-paced world, digitisation is not just a buzzword—it's the driving force behind economic growth, efficiency, and scalability. Our local economy is experiencing a remarkable transformation, fueled by digital advancements that are reshaping industries, creating jobs, and fostering a new era of prosperity. Event Highlights Explore Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions: Discover how local businesses are […]

ASVA Annual Conference 2024

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth

This year's Association for Scottish Visitor Attractions conference will bring together leading voices and experts from within the visitor attractions and wider tourism sector to share best practices, explore innovative approaches in technology, sustainability, and community engagement. The programme will explore everything from enhancing the visitor experience to the integration of tech and partnership strategies. […]

Scottish Agritourism Conference 2024

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth

This Conference will bring together everyone interested in the development of agritourism in Scotland. It will be a great chance to get together, network and build relationships. The conference is set to welcome: existing agritourism business owners farmers and crofters considering agritourism or just keen to find out more tourism, hospitality and food and drink […]

North-east tourism conference 2024

P&J Live East Burn Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Hosted by BBC Scotland journalist Fiona Stalker, this long-awaited event - supported by P&J Live - will bring you together with organisations, businesses and individuals from across the region to focus on how tourism can help the North East to thrive in 2025, and beyond. You will hear from a range of industry experts and […]

Expanding our horizons: collaborative pathways for nature tourism in Scotland

Fishers Hotel 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry

After a five-year pause, the Wild Scotland Autumn Conference is making a grand comeback. This is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the best minds in the industry. This conference is more than just a gathering – it's a chance to reignite your passion, gain invaluable insights and forge lasting connections with […]

eCommerce and Digital Trade Symposium

Edinburgh International Conference Centre 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh

The programme will feature presentations, case studies, and panel discussions hosted by industry leaders. It will also include an Exhibitor Zone where attendees can meet and greet with experts from the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to have one-to-one sessions with experts. Key topics will include: International and cross border eCommerce – developing new […]

Scotland’s cruise conference 2024 – what works for tourism

Glen Pavilion Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

2024 has been another year of growth for cruise ship calls around Scotland's ports, with the season extending well into November. Looking forward, 2025 promises new cruise line calls at Scottish ports, while at an industry level there is growth in both the size of vessels, and in the capacity of the luxury and expedition […]

Development and Design for Agritourism

Duffus Village Hall Duffus, Elgin

Join Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for another informative event, this time focused on development and design of space for agritourism. Whether you're an established agritourism business or just starting out, this event hosted by Duffus Estate will help you understand the process when repurposing or designing new space. Our Agritourism Monitor Farmers, the Scott […]

Scotland’s Towns Conference 2024

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth

Set against the backdrop of Perth’s major assets investments, STC24 highlights the importance of cultural, built, and natural assets in driving economic, social, and environmental progress in Scotland’s towns and places. Join us to discuss, learn about and connect with the resilient and thriving places showcasing at Scotland's Towns Conference 2024: "Investing in Our Assets […]

Event Industry Engagement Workshop

V&A Museum 3 Greenmarket, Dundee

EventScotland, part of VisitScotland which is the national tourism and events organisation for Scotland, is responsible for fostering a collaborative approach across the sector in support of the successful delivery of Scotland's updated National Events Strategy - Scotland The Perfect Stage 2024 - 2035. The updated strategy has the vision of Scotland as the "perfect stage for […]