Press release -
Bannockburn Live right on track
Scotland’s rail operator has teamed up with VisitScotland to support one of the most exciting family events of the summer – Bannockburn Live (28-29 June).
As lead sponsor, ScotRail will have a high-profile brand presence before and during the event. The deal also includes event tickets for promotional activity with customers.
Bannockburn Live, organised by VisitScotland and Unique Events, is expected to welcome up to 20,000 people over the weekend of 28-29 June with a feast of music, battle performances, food and drink and family entertainment planned.
The announcement came as more details are released about the activity for families planned at the event including storytelling, falconry, shield and crown-making workshops and face painting. New music artists announced to join acts such as Dougie Maclean and Julie Fowlis at the event include Stirling-based Precious Penny Pluckers and No More Cages.
Caroline Packman, Director of Homecoming Scotland, said: “We are thrilled that First ScotRail is sponsoring Bannockburn Live. As Scotland’s main train operator, they assist communities and visitors alike to travel within our stunning country.
“The Bannockburn Live event programme is getting bigger by the day with many wonderful musicians and entertainers adding themselves to the already bumper line up. We are going to have a great time!”
Sean Duffy, Commercial Director of ScotRail said: “More and more people rely on rail travel to enjoy days out in Scotland – and Bannockburn Live is set to be one of the highlights of Homecoming.”
Bannockburn Live is one of over 800 events in the Homecoming Scotland 2014 programme which includes the Forth Bridges Festival, Whisky Month, John Muir Festival, Ryder Cup Concert, World Sheepdog Trials and the MTV Europe Music Awards.
From Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June, all eyes will be on Stirling as it hosts a spectacular weekend of events including Pipefest (27 June), the Armed Forces Day National Event (28 June) and Bannockburn Live (28-29 June).
The weekend provides an unmissable showcase of 700 years of history, pride in our armed forces, and will create a significant tourism boost to the city and surrounding area in 2014, the year of Homecoming Scotland. Bannockburn Live will run from 10am – 7pm on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June.
Tickets are available at www.bannockburnlive.com Adults (14yrs+) £20; Children (5-13yrs) £12.50; Family ticket £55.00; Children under 5 yrs go free. Up to 20,000 tickets are available for the weekend. Please note: King’s Tickets are now sold out for both days. Due to capacity, the new Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre (opened in March 2014) will only be open to King’s Ticket Holders during the Bannockburn Live event.
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For further information contact:
Kate Turnbull
Corporate Press Manager
0131 472 2324
Out of hours media enquiries: 07699 766986
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- VisitScotland is Scotland’s national tourism organisation. Its core purpose is to maximise the economic benefit of tourism to Scotland.
- The organisation has three key roles:
- To market Scotland to all parts of the world to attract visitors
- To provide information – and inspiration – to visitors and potential visitors so they get the best out of a visit to Scotland
- To provide quality assurance to visitors and quality advice to the industry and partners to help the industry meet and strive to exceed customer expectations
- VisitScotland works together with tourism businesses to make tourism a success for everyone and ensure the industry continues to grow.
- 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
- The VisitScotland Information Centre network is a unique face-to-face channel engaging with around five million visitors and locals each year. Everyone who uses a VisitScotland Information Centre goes on to spend an additional £5.35, generating over £24 million for Scotland’s economy.
- According to a recent Deloitte study, tourism employs 270,000 people in Scotland in 20,000 diverse businesses. The same study calculates that the industry contributes £11 billion annually (direct and indirect impact, including day visits) and supports around 10 per cent of employment in Scotland. Almost 16 million tourists take overnight trips to Scotland.
- For VisitScotland’s press releases go to http://www.visitscotland.org/media_centre.aspx, tourism statistics and frequently asked questions go to http://www.visitscotland.org/
- Where possible, a Gaelic speaker will be made available for broadcast interviews on request (Far an tèid iarraidh, agus far am bheil sin nar comas, bruidhinnidh neach le Gàidhlig aig agallamh)
- For holiday information on Scotland go to www.visitscotland.com
- For information about business tourism in Scotland go to www.conventionscotland.com
- For more information on VisitScotland’s annual review please go to www.visitscotland.org/about_us/our_focus/annual_report.aspx
