Q. What type of events do you support?

A. EventScotland’s primary objectives focus on securing and developing major events in Scotland. The International Events Programme has been developed to support and attract those events which will generate significant international TV/media coverage and/or create significant economic impact for Scotland.

The National Events Programme complements our core activity and plays an integral role in developing domestic tourism across Scotland by supporting events which take place outside the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The Programme assists sporting and cultural events that can demonstrate their potential to develop and grow.

EventScotland supports a wide range of cultural, arts and sports events across Scotland, however we do not have a specific remit for supporting productions, conferences or exhibitions. For event enquiries, please contact a member of the events team by calling 0131 472 2313 or emailing information@eventscotland.org

Q. WHAT can I apply to EventScotland for funding towards?

A. EventScotland’s funding is primarily focused on supporting additional activity to further grow and develop the event and in some cases, to secure an event for Scotland. The funding can, for example, contribute to additional marketing to attract increased audiences/participants to Scotland and to increase the profile of Scotland internationally through TV/media coverage. Further information on event criteria can be found here funding/international/national events programme.

Q. When should I apply for funding?

A. We would encourage event organisers to get in touch with us as early as possible to discuss potential support from EventScotland to ensure any opportunities can be fully maximised. Applications to the International Programme can be made at any time during the year, however the National Events Programme is assessed in competitive rounds (see National Events Programme for more information and dates).

Q. Can EventScotland provide marketing support for my event?

A. As a funded event, EventScotland will be delighted to provide you with advice and support as you look to develop your event marketing plans, using the experience and knowledge of our events and marketing teams. If your event is not funded by EventScotland then unfortunately we cannot offer you access to our teams. However we will be building relevant content into the Funding and Resources section of this website which we hope you will find useful and, of course, we would encourage you to have a look at our publication Events Management; a practical guide. 

Q. How can I get involved with Glasgow 2014?

A. There are many opportunities to get involved with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014, click here to visit their website.

Q. How can I find out about jobs with EventScotland?

A. Opportunities to work with EventScotland will be posted in our jobs section.

Q. How can I supply my product/ service at an event?

A. We fund a large number of events across Scotland, but these are largely delivered by independent event organisers or local authorities. If you have a service/ product that you would like to provide an event, please contact the organisers directly – all of the contact details are on our website under the relevant event listing.

We are of course happy to keep your details on file to provide to event organisers if they request such a service, however we cannot provide any recommendations for individual products and services.

In addition, ‘Business Club Scotland’ are actively looking for businesses to get involved with events. If you would like to register your details please visit the BusinessClub Scotland website or contact the helpline 0845 643 5769.

Q. I am a student, undertaking research on events in Scotland, who can I contact to answer my questions?

A. Please contact Leon Thompson, our Corporate Affairs Manager by emailing leon.thompson@eventscotland.org

Q. Do you support events outside of Scotland?

A. EventScotland is Scotland’s dedicated national events agency responsible for attracting, creating and developing sporting and cultural events in Scotland. As Scotland’s national events agency, EventScotland is only able to support events that take place within Scotland.