Maximising Trade Show Success
2024-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Strathmore Rugby Club, Inchmacoble Park, Forfar, DD8 1RL
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 PR and marketing, our expert speaker Mandy Queen has created successful campaigns for more than 40 trade shows, including top events like Cosmoprof, Paperworld, and Seafood Expo.
In this workshop, Mandy will explain how to attract the right people, engage with them effectively at the event, and maintain momentum afterwards.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your trade show success. Book your place now.

Scotland's Tay Country - Travel Trade Strategy Development Workshop
2024-09-03 14:00 - 17:00 | The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth, PH1 5HR
Are you a business in Scotland’s Tay Country that already engages with the travel trade or has recently undergone travel trade training? We have the pleasure of inviting you to our in-person Travel Trade follow-up session designed for you. This event will help enhance your travel trade strategy and support you in growing sales from international markets.
Event Details:

Date: Tuesday 3rd September
Time: 14.00 – 17.00hrs
Location: The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth
Duration: 3 hours
Refreshments Provided

Workshop Overview:
SESSION 1
Welcome and Update – Jemma Reid, Travel Trade Sales Representative, Scotland’s Tay Country: Start the event with an insightful update on the latest developments and opportunities in Scotland’s Tay Country.
Insights and Trends Update: Learn about the latest trends and insights from key markets, and understand what operators and their clients are currently looking for.

VisitScotland – Lynette McLennan
Expedia – Kim Kjaerside & Nicola Cunningham

Mini Breakout Sessions: Participate in focused breakout sessions to:
Discuss challenges and opportunities in driving more enquiries to your business and the region and identify key hurdles and explore collaborative solutions
Networking Break: Enjoy refreshments while connecting with fellow businesses, enabling new partnerships, and exchanging ideas.
SESSION 2
Feedback Review: Share key learnings, top tips and successes
Case Studies: Learn from two successful case studies showcasing their journey and achievements in the travel trade and giving you top tips and recommendations. Heather McArthur, Scone Palace & Louise Nicoll, Newton Farm
Panel Discussion: Engage with a panel of experienced operators during a Q&A session to address challenges and uncover opportunities for growth in travel trade enquiries.

Sarah Muir – Abbey Tours
Fiona Matthews – ASA
Jacqui Curley – Best of Scotland
Heather McArthur – Scone Palace
Louise Nicoll – Newton Farm

Summary of Support:
VisitScotland – Lynette McLennan: Discover the support their teams and channels can provide, and learn about opportunities to present and engage with tour operators.
UKInbound- Karen Jacques: Hear what the national membership organisation can do for your business.
Tay Country – Jemma Reid: Explore tools to support your business including newsletters, presentations and trade show representation.
Why Attend?

Gain valuable updates on the travel trade landscape
Collaborate with peers to overcome common challenges
Learn from successful case studies and industry experts
Expand your network within the travel trade community
Top tip takeaways
Together we can put Scotland’s Tay Country firmly on the map for tour operators and DMCs.

Climate action for tourism businesses
2024-09-03 14:30 - 15:30
We are delighted to invite you to an engaging and informative webinar focused on supporting tourism and hospitality businesses to take climate action. Working with VisitScotland, Green Tourism and Green Key this session is tailored for tourism businesses and event organizers who are committed to sustainability and eager to make a positive environmental impact.
This event is open to businesses from across the tourism and event supply chain including; hotels, venues, production companies, food and beverage suppliers, transportation, activity providers, attractions, tour operators, cruise agencies, travel agents, DMCs and/or PCOs.
Event Details:
Date: 3 September
Time: 14:30 to 15:20
Location: Webinar – Teams link will be sent to all those registered on Friday 30 August
Webinar Agenda:
2.30pm – Welcome from Glasgow Life
2.35pm – VisitScotland, Tiomoid Foley: Resources and support available for your businesses.
2.50pm – Green Key, Jamie Ormiston: An overview of the accreditation process and benefits.
3.00pm – Green Tourism, Scott MacLean: An overview of the accreditation process and benefits.
3.10pm – Q & A
3.20pm – Finish
Join us for this essential webinar and discover how your business can lead the way in climate action within the tourism and events sector. Gain valuable insights, access to innovative tools, and connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to sustainability.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday 27 August by emailing anne-marie.gray@glasgowlife.org.uk
We look forward to your participation in this crucial conversation on sustainable tourism.

Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: unlock the potential of accessible tourism
2024-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
In this introduction to accessible and inclusive tourism, hear from VisitScotland’s Inclusive Tourism Manager about the value of the accessible tourism market, the barriers that some consumers face and how best to attract these extremely loyal customers.
The session will also include practical advice and top tips to implement in your business, guidance on a range of helpful resources, and key insights into this valuable market.

Cookery Schools, an opportunity for Agritourism?
2024-09-23 10:00 - 15:30 | Westerton Farmers, Laurencekirk, AB30 1RT
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 to fork’ cookery experiences.
Fiona will present feedback on the visit to Ballymalloe and her first hand experience of the two and a half day farm to fork experience. Fiona will also update those attending on where Westerton are with their own plans for a cookery school.
Please arrive at 10.00am for an 10.30am start with a 3.30pm finish.
Tea and coffee provided. For lunch, you will be able to purchase a takeaway lunch from the Farm to Table Shop onsite or if you prefer you can bring a packed lunch with you.
The meeting itself is free to attend and all agritourism, rural tourism and rural food and drink businesses are welcome as well as farmers and crofters considering agritourism.

Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: climate action planning
2024-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
Understand how your business can reduce emissions with our simple climate impact guide that includes VisitScotland’s easy-to-use, free climate action workbook.
Our new guide has been designed to help tourism businesses starting out on their climate action journey. Businesses further along in their climate action journey may still find it useful to incorporate elements of this guide into their current plans by developing more advanced actions.
Taking responsibility for your business emissions and activities is a big first step on the road to net zero.
The session will look at why taking climate action is important and cover our new beginner workbook and calculator along with six quick actions to get you started in your first 12 months.

Doing tourism differently: sustainability in travel
2024-09-27 09:30 - 16:00 | The Bruntsfield Hotel, 69-74 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HH
This event is designed for travel and tourism professionals and experts, or simply anyone interested in sustainability and impact in travel.
The purpose of the day is to discuss how you can create impact through travel, how communities can get involved and / or benefit from the development of tourism as a sector, or how they can be involved in the design of activities, products, etc.
The day includes presentations on different themes with speakers from Geotourist, VisitScotland and LeithForth. There will also be discussion panels and workshops, with breaks in between for hot drinks and food. Refreshments and lunch (vegetarian) will be provided.

Build your Business Confidence in Tourism
2024-10-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Strathmore Rugby Club, Inchmacoble Park, Forfar, DD8 1RL
Do you already have a business in the tourism industry?
Are there aspects of the business that you are not so confident about?
Could professional input help your business grow?

If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’ then our ‘Build your Business Confidence in Tourism’ course has been designed for people just like you. It’s a short course, held over 3 sessions, recognising that time away from your business is valuable but also vital.
We will help you to audit your business and identify the key areas to focus your attention on to maximise potential. Plus, there will be the opportunity to up skill in best practice, and time to network with peers.

Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: accessibility information to promote your business
2024-10-02 11:00 - 12:00
Do you have accessibility facilities, such as accessible bedroom(s) or a quiet space, or has your venue been designed to cater for wheelchair users or visitors with hearing or sight impairments?
Do these facilities appeal to your current customer base? Do you provide detailed information about these facilities on your website?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, this session will be of interest to you.
This webinar will provide practical advice, top tips and guidance on how to use detailed access guides to market your business to new customers.
We’ll be joined by industry experts including Marina Di Duca, VisitScotland Inclusive Tourism Manager, Carrie-Ann Lightley, Head of Marketing at AccessAble, an accessibility guide specialist and Pippa Stacey, an award-winning writer, speaker and charity sector communication consultant.

Tourism Experiences: Boost your Bookings
2024-10-03 11:00 - 12:30
Join VisitScotland as we delve into the cutting-edge technology behind online booking and distribution in the first of our new series of digital skills webinars.
Whether you’re a visitor attraction, an activity provider, or a tour company, this webinar is tailor-made for you.
Taking place on 3 October, at 11am, this free session will delve into what modern online booking solutions can offer your business, from seamless reservations to business personalisation.
Hear about some game-changing functionality that can have a positive impact on the customer booking process and learn why strategic distribution is the key to filling empty slots, unfilled tours and driving growth.
We’ll look at effective distribution channels that maximise your reach and revenue. From collaborating with travel trade partners to leveraging Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and harnessing the power of Google Things To Do.
This webinar is not to be missed, packed full of support, insights and practical tips that you can implement within your business.

Tourism Experiences: Google Things To Do with Tourpreneur
2024-10-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join VisitScotland on our second webinar of the series. We’ll be joined by guests from Tourpreneur as we explore how Google Things to Do can boost your business visibility, attract eager travellers, and drive revenue.
Whether you’re a visitor attraction, an activity provider, or a tour company, this webinar is tailor-made for you.
Taking place on 10 October, at 11am, this free session will cover:
“Google Things to do” functionality. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, this webinar will introduce you to its potential and show you how to leverage it effectively.
Learn about the best ways to connect with Google Things To Do and the enrolment process, ensuring you’re set up to make the most of this powerful tool, with an opportunity to ask questions about your own set up.
This session is designed to give you a better understanding of the platform and we’ll be sharing best practice and examples from around the world.

Package travel regulations webinar
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:30
Does your business sell two or more different types of travel or tourism services? Then you might have certain obligations under the rules on package travel and linked arrangements.
Join this webinar by VisitScotland and Travlaw for a detailed introduction to package travel regulations (PTR) and learn more about current UK and EU regulations.
Travlaw is a full service, travel-niche law firm. They provide legal advice that’s specifically tailored to meet the needs of the travel industry.

Product and Experience Innovation Workshop
2024-10-22 15:30 - 18:00 | Forbes of Kingennie, DD5 3RD
Product and Experience Innovation Workshop: Collaborate and innovate with local stakeholders to create experiences unique to Angus.
Angus Tourism Cooperative, Visit Angus and VisitScotland invite you to a dynamic Product and Experience Innovation Workshop, where you’ll gain valuable insights into current and emerging trends in the industry.
This event will take place on Tuesday 22 October, from 3.30pm to 6pm, at Forbes of Kingennie.
This is your chance to collaborate with fellow tourism professionals, brainstorm new ideas, and create innovative products and experiences that highlight the unique charm of Angus.
Together, let’s seize the opportunities at hand, enhance our collective offerings, and put Angus on the map as a must-visit destination. Your participation is crucial to our shared success.
Come and join us! See the full agenda and register to attend.

Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: welcoming all customers
2024-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ
This free in-person event will take place on 23 October at Perth Concert Hall, from 9.15am, finishing at 4.00pm.
This event will provide businesses with tips and advice on how to improve customer service for disabled customers, which we know also benefits other customer groups.
This course will include activities, exercises, and discussions. Each participant will receive a guide containing practical tips and a jointly branded VisitScotland / Welcoming All Customers course certificate.
Businesses will learn about:

adopting a positive attitude to all customers and anticipating accessibility requirements
successful communication styles to identify customer needs
legal obligations and types of discrimination

*Please note this training event is available to businesses who attended either of the following webinars:

Perthshire Talks Tourism: unlock the potential of accessible tourism
Perthshire Talks Tourism: access information to promote your business

The registration for the event will go live on 3 October 2024. See https://www.visitscotland.org/news/2024/perthshire-talks-tourism-webinars for booking information.
This event has limited places and will be on a first come, first serve basis. To allow more businesses the opportunity to be trained, only one person from each business can attend.

Tourism Experiences: Online Booking or Bust
2024-10-24 11:00 - 12:30
Join VisitScotland’s new interactive webinar workshop and take a deeper look at online booking systems for visitor attractions, activity providers, and tour companies.
Discover how an online booking system can transform your operations. From streamlining processes to maximising bookings – make sure it’s one of the most important tools in your marketing arsenal.
You’ll also hear about how your booking system can serve as the ultimate hub for product information, availability, and bookings.
As part of this session, you’ll be asked to analyse your own business practices and consider what might be improved.
Please note: There are limited places available for this session, and registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Due to the format of this session, which is specifically tailored for visitor attractions, activity providers and tour companies, please use the form to submit your interest in attending. It has a series of questions to make sure this session is right for your business.

Accessible and Inclusive Agritourism
2024-10-29 13:30 - 14:30
Join Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for an informative event focused on accessibility and inclusion within the agritourism sector. We are delighted to welcome Moira Henderson, The Rings, to talk about her experience setting up and developing a successful accessible agritourism business.
Whether you are just starting out or running an established business, you will benefit from hearing from Moira who brings a wealth of experience in this area and who will be ready to answer all your questions.
Moira grew up on the West coast of Scotland married David in 1980 and they moved to Fife. They have four adult children & seven grandchildren. David lectured at Elmwood Agricultural College, and Moira was a Registered General Nurse. They bought the family farm in 1988, setting up the partnership of Firm of M.C. Henderson. The business was mostly sheep and crops but later expanded to include egg production and retail. The farm had two holiday caravans which Moira used to supplement David’s income and keep the small 90 acres going for many years, however when these came to the end of their “life” the family was keen to develop holiday accommodation which would meet the needs of those with disabilities.
This farm diversification began as a simple idea to provide a cottage with a ceiling track hoist but resulted in the completion of The Rings cottage in 2016. In 2018, Moira was awarded an MBE for services to Accessible Tourism in Fife.
The Rings now includes a uniquely divideable cottage with 8 fully accessible bedrooms with ensuite wetrooms. The cottage is fully inclusive of those with access needs providing hoists, profiling beds and equipment such as shower chairs; but you don’t have to break a leg to come and stay, they don’t discriminate against you if you don’t have a disability!

Tourism and heritage sector skills
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
Join Diane Cunningham, Growth & Inward Investment Manager at Skills Development Scotland, and Lawrence Durden, Tourism Sector Manager, as they explore the challenges faced by the tourism and heritage sectors in talent attraction and retention.
Joining Diane and Lawrence are Catherine Cartmell, Historic Environment Scotland’s Skills Investment Plan Manager, Kat Brogan, Managing Director of Mercat Tours and Nicola Watt, Head of People at Buzzworks. They will provide industry insights and examples of best practice in recruitment and retention across their respective sectors.

Tourism Experiences: Mastering Online Travel Agents
2024-10-31 10:00 - 12:30
Can Online Travel Agents (OTAs) add to your growth and, most importantly, to your profitability?
Join our interactive webinar designed to provide visitor attractions, activity providers, and tour companies, with an in depth understanding of working with OTAs.
This session will focus on businesses that are looking to start using OTAs for the first time and, if already using an OTA, how to improve the performance of your listings.
As part of this session, you’ll be asked to analyse your own business practices and consider what might be improved.
Please note: There are limited places available for this session, and registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Due to the format of this session, which is specifically tailored for visitor attractions, activity providers and tour companies, please use the form to submit your interest in attending. It has a series of questions to make sure this session is right for your business.

Developing a Successful Agritourism Retail Business
2024-11-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Carfrae Farm Shop, Haddington, EH41 4LP
Join Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for an informative event focused on developing successful retail in an agritourism business.
Whether you’re an established agritourism business or just starting out, this event at Carfrae Farm will help you consider how to run a successful retail enterprise. We will be joined by Retail Experts who will talk us through the key challenges for retail at this time and provide insights from their own experience.
We will also have an opportunity to hear from our hosts and Core Community Group Members, Trudi and Eric Cueto about the progress and developments at Carfrae Farm. We will be able to have a walk around the business which includes a Farm Shop, Snug offering a place to enjoy coffee and cake, holiday accommodation , workshops and more recently wellness retreats.
There will be an opportunity to share thoughts & ideas and network over lunchtime.

Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: exploring different climate action themes
2024-11-05 11:00 - 12:00
Energy, transport, and waste comprise a substantial amount of global greenhouse gas emissions and will usually make up a considerable part of your footprint. Reducing these will be an essential step on your road to net zero.
However, measurement and reduction are only one part of the picture. Developing climate action around communicating, influencing your customers or suppliers, and adapting to climate change are equally as crucial on the road to net zero.
In this webinar, we will explain the different climate action themes in our guide and what they mean for you and your business.

Tourism Experiences: Discover the Travel Trade
2024-11-07 11:00 - 12:00
Join VisitScotland’s last webinar of the series and discover the world of travel trade.
Learn about the landscape of travel distribution, market insights and trends. Explore the opportunities of working with the travel trade and how diversifying routes to market can help you grow business year-round.
This free, hour-long webinar takes place on 7 November from 11am – 12pm.
What is today’s visitor expecting? What is tomorrow’s visitor looking for? Find out more about travel and booking preferences of UK and international visitor markets.
Discover how to work with travel trade to bring to market new bookable products and experiences and explore how you can engage in regional and sectoral collaboration to accelerate business growth.
Also covered in this session – a product sheet for travel trade, with industry experts to help you navigate this.
This webinar is not to be missed, packed full of support, insights and practical tips that you can implement within your business.

ASVA Annual Conference 2024
2024-11-14 09:00 - 17:30 | Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ
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. It will delve into the unique challenges faced by small and big attractions alike, discuss sustainability efforts, and focus on critical themes like people, accessibility and inclusion.
The trade exhibition will be a key part of conference activities, and an excellent opportunity for trade members to showcase their organisation to the attraction industry audience. There will be a limited number of trade stands available, so it is advised to book as early as possible to ensure you secure your spot and avoid missing out.
After the conference, all delegates are invited to a drinks reception at Perth Museum from 6-8pm. Not only will you enjoy a selection of drinks provided by local suppliers, but you’ll also have the opportunity to network and explore the museum, including a guided tour of the iconic Stone of Destiny.

Scottish Agritourism Conference 2024
2024-11-18 09:00 - 2024-11-19 13:00 | Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ
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 businesses keen to benefit from the growth of agritourism in Scotland
professionals and suppliers to the sector
industry representatives from across agriculture, tourism destinations, the public sector and academia

Both members of Scottish Agritourism and non-members are welcome. Anyone booking with a non-members ticket who decides to join Scottish Agritourism before or during the Conference will have the difference in their ticket money refunded.
Highlights will include

Building Great Teams – Beata Winiarska, Forest Farm Dairy, Anna & Richard, Lindores & further speaker tbc
Innovation – Jillian McEwan, Lunan Bay Farm, Tom Lewis, Monachyle Mhor and Katrina Reynolds, Allanton Inn
International session – Marijke Dunselman, Agritourism New Zealand & Pandurang Taware, Agritourism India
Insight Session, Vicki Miller, Visit Scotland and Amanda Brown, Scotland Food & Drink
Focus on Scotland’s Agritourism Strategy and upcoming World Agritourism Conference
Annual Sector Dinner
Scottish Agritourism update and AGM

North-east tourism conference 2024
2024-11-19 09:30 - 15:30 | P&J Live, East Burn Road, Aberdeen, AB21 9FX, 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 thought leaders throughout the day who will contribute to an engaging programme that will focus on visitors, people and the environment in the northeast of Scotland.
In addition, there will be ample networking opportunities to make new contacts, meet with peers, and exchange ideas.

Expanding our horizons: collaborative pathways for nature tourism in Scotland
2024-11-20 10:00 - 16:30 | Fishers Hotel, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN
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 like-minded professionals.
Join this day filled with exciting discussions, networking opportunities and insights into Scotland’s diverse wildlife, culture and its guests. This in-person event will be held in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, providing the perfect backdrop for this gathering. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a conservationist, or simply curious about Scotland’s wild beauty, this conference is the place to be.
Confirmed guest speakers are:

David Symes from the Adventure Travel Trade Association who will be hosting an interactive session on “Developing adventure tourism for the international market”. The session will be audience-led and topics will focus on who your customers are, working with the international travel trade and policies and procedure.
Patrick O’Shaughnessy from VisitScotland will share the latest ways to ensure you are visible online, including modern booking systems, working with online travel agents and Google Things to Do.
Rebecca Gibson, Scottish-based outdoor writer and photographer and author of the recent Bradt Guide on Slow Travel in North East Scotland.

Mark your calendars and join this conference in celebrating your businesses and Scotland’s rich wildlife and cultural offering.

Scotland's cruise conference 2024 - what works for tourism
2024-11-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, KY12 8QH
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 market. Cruise lines are looking for excursions which are “ungoogleable”!
In Scotland, conversations on cruise in recent times have raised the question of sustainable tourism and extension of the tourism levy. What does this mean for the cruise industry and Scotland’s tourism offer?
Scotland’s cruise conference 2024 – what works for tourism will consider the issues and opportunities raised for the Scottish tourism industry and local tourism businesses.
The programme will include input from cruise lines, international cruise networks, and international industry experts. Following last year’s event, the conference will also explore the data which is available, and how it might help you to plan. It is also hoped to find space for some “speed dating”.
As always, the sessions will be interactive. At these events, delegates are always participants.

Development and Design for Agritourism
2024-11-25 10:00 - 15:30 | Duffus Village Hall, Duffus, Elgin, IV30 5QD
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 Family from Fearn Farm are developing a new hotel venture working collaboratively with Rosemary and Ben from The Building Workshop. Rosemary will lead the morning session which will take us through the collaborative design process with a focus on the Fearn developments. We will also hear how the development is progressing from the Scott’s.
In the afternoon, we will have an opportunity to hear from Core Community Group Members, Caroline and Ed Dunbar about the progress and developments at Duffus Estate including the new campsite opening in 2025, the existing accommodation, eco lodge and coffee hut. There will be a walk around of Duffus Estate also.
There will be a chance to share thoughts & ideas and network over lunchtime.
Tea and Coffee will be provided. There will be a cup of soup at lunchtime but please do bring a packed lunch.
Everyone is very welcome to attend.

Event Industry Engagement Workshop
2024-12-11 09:30 - 13:30 | V&A Museum, 3 Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB
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 events”. The mission is to sustain and develop, through a Team Scotland approach, a dynamic, resilient, and responsible events sector that is recognised as a global leader and valued for its contribution to Scotland’s wellbeing economy.
To support the above, EventScotland is working with partners, including local authorities, to deliver a series of in-person Regional Event Industry Engagement Workshops across the country from November 2024 to February 2025.
These workshops will provide an important platform for local industry representatives to hear updates from key sector partners, share good practice, and feedback on their experience of event development and delivery in the area.
Date and venue:
The Juniper Auditorium, V&A Museum, Dundee.
Wednesday 11 December, 9.30am-1:30pm.
Workshop timings & format:
09:30 – 10:00
Arrival, networking and refreshments
10:00 – 10:10
Welcome, introductions, and format
10:10 – 10:40
Progress update – National Events Strategy, Scotland The Perfect Stage 2024-2035
10:40 – 10:55
Scotland The Perfect Stage Q&A/discussion
10:55 – 11:15
An update from VisitScotland
11:15 – 11:30
Mid-morning break
11:30 – 11:50
An update from Dundee City Council
11:50 – 12:00
Partner updates/local case study (to be specified)
12:00 – 12:25
Facilitated industry discussion
12:25 – 12:30
Summary and thanks
12:30 – 13:30
Networking, lunch and depart

Building Travel Trade Through Farm Tours
2025-01-16 10:00 - 15:30 | Bairnkine Farm Tours, Bairnkine Farm, Jedburgh, TD8 6PH
Join Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme at Bairnkine Farm in the Scottish Borders for another informative event, this time focused on building travel trade connections through farm tours.
Whether you’re an established agritourism business or just starting out, all are welcome to attend.
Lucy Tile, of Bairnkine Farm, will provide progress updates on their farm tours and lead a walkaround of the farm. We’ll also hear from Jasmine Jackson, Jacksons at Jedburgh, and Robert and Lucy Wilson, Wilson’s Farm and Kitchen, who will talk about the ways in which they have developed their business with the travel trade.
Rona Wallace, Senior Intermediary Marketing Manager at VisitScotland, will also lead a session on getting started working with the travel trade and provide useful insights on the industry.
There will be a chance to share thoughts & ideas and network over lunchtime.
Tea and Coffee will be provided. There will be a cup of soup at lunchtime but please do bring a packed lunch.

East Lothian Agritourism Showcase
2025-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | The Fraser Centre, 3 Winton Place, Tranent, EH33 1AF
Paul MacLennan MSP and Scottish Agritourism invite you to an event showcasing support for the agritourism sector in East Lothian. The agenda will include presentations, discussion, networking and a panel session with representatives from Scottish Government, East Lothian Council, national sector body Scottish Agritourism and East Lothian agritourism business owners, who will also share their first hand experiences of starting and growing an agritourism businesses in the area.
The event is not exclusively for East Lothian residents and is open to all farms/agribusinesses who would like to find out more about agritourism and how this is supported in the area.
50 spaces are available and a sandwich lunch will be provided.
