Funding Boost for Science Festival

By theorkneynews on July 2, 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

Orkney International Science Festival (OISF) has received a funding boost from EventScotland’s National Events Programme (Round 48), which will support events taking place from July to December 2023.

OISF, which runs from 7th to 13th of September and includes in-person and popular online events, is one of 23 public-facing events across 14 Local Authorities in Scotland to have received a share of £277,666.

Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland, said:

“Our National Events Programme continues to play a crucial role in supporting Scotland’s event sector establish, develop and evolve a far-reaching range of sport and cultural events across the country. Having them in our calendar further strengthens Scotland’s place as the perfect stage for events.

“Events also provide a vital means to generate and distribute additional positive economic, social and cultural impacts across the country throughout the year. They play an important role in our communities, enabling us all to connect, enjoy and share memorable experiences.”

A wide range of events throughout Scotland are being supported.

Event	Date
Aberdeen Mela – One World Day	27 August
Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally	13-15 October
Crieff Highland Gathering	20 August
Doonhame Festival	21/ 22 July
Fringe by the Sea	4-13 Aug
HebCelt	13-16 July
Lammermuir Festival	7-18 Sep
Leaving Home and Tattoo Metagama	11/12 August
Nairn Book & Arts Festival	30 Aug – 3 Sept
Oban Winter Festival	17 – 26 Nov
Orkney International Science Festival	7 – 13 Sept
Paisley Halloween Festival	26 – 28 Oct
Party at the Palace	12/ 13 Aug
Run the Blades	14 – 16 July
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival	30 June – 2 July
Scottish Wild Food Festival	16/17 Sept
Stirling Science Festival	10 – 14 Oct
Stirling’s Hogmanay	TBC
Stranraer Oyster Festival	15-17 Sep
The Black Isle Show	2/3 Aug
Tiree Music Festival	7 – 9 July
Vogrie Pogrie Community Festival	15-17 Sep
Youth Beatz	1/ 2 July