Press release -
Festival 2014 adds to ‘spectacular summer’ line-up
Following the launch of Festival 2014, a programme of cultural celebrations which will be held alongside the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Liz Buchanan, VisitScotland Regional Partnerships Director, said: “2014 is a fantastic year to come to Glasgow – nowhere else will you find such a unique mix of world-class sport and diverse culture, as well as the many attractions, restaurants and shops that Glasgow is famous for. With more than one thousand performances taking place all across the city, Festival 2014 means you will never be far from the very best in Commonwealth and home grown talent.
“The Commonwealth Games will put Glasgow on the world stage like never before and offers a real chance to attract visitors from far and wide. Excitement is growing for what promises to be a spectacular summer in Glasgow and I urge all Scots to come and be part of the celebrations.”
Scotland is set to welcome the world in 2014 with three momentous events; the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles and the year-long Homecoming 2014 celebrations.
For further information contact:
Louise Purves
Corporate Press Officer
Tel: 0131 472 2052
Louise.Purves@visitscotland.com
Out of hours media enquiries: 07699 766986
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- The organisation employs 700 people and has offices and VisitScotland Information Centres across Scotland.
- 2014 is the year Scotland welcomes the world, when it hosts the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles and more than 800 Homecoming events throughout the country.For more information on Homecoming Scotland 2014, go to www.visitscotland.com
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