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  • EventScotland - National Events Programme

    Created: 03/02/2025
    News/Events Category: Funding and Finance


    The National Events Programme is one of the core funds run by the EventScotland team, designed to assist in the delivery of the National Events Strategy, Scotland the Perfect Stage, and to contribute to the wider recovery of tourism and events in Scotland.

    The Programme is designed to support innovative new projects and activity at events. Events will need to align with the key impact areas outlined in their National Events Strategy and must also have delivery budgets of more than £20,000 and attract over 1,000 in-person attendees. Finally, they must showcase Scotland’s key event and tourism assets.

    Events will be assess on their impact across five areas:

    • Economic – Tourism and Business
    • Brand, Identity and Reputation
    • Media and Profile
    • Social and Cultural
    • Sustainability

    Who can apply?

    Applications must be made by legally constituted organisations. Events should have delivery budgets in excess of £20,000 and attract more than 1,000 in-person attendees, and take place outside of the local authority areas of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

    How to apply

    If you are interested in applying to this programme, submit an enquiry via the EventScotland website and a member of the team will contact you.

    The closing date for applications is Monday 17 February 2025.




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