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Scotland's business event destinations

Picking the right destination is key when you’re planning successful (and memorable) events. Scotland has lots of fantastic destinations to choose from, depending on the type of event you’re organising.

Scotland has distinctly different cities. Each of these is home to a huge range of events venues, from vast conference centres that can handle large-scale events flawlessly, to unique places that offer luxury experiences.

Glasgow Clyde river and SEC Armadillo

Glasgow Clyde river and SEC Armadillo

Fantastic destinations to choose from

You’ll find showstopping venues, such as castles and country estates in glorious surroundings, that are perfect for incentive activities and sumptuous gala dinners, and places of industry and academic learning that are pioneers in many sectors.

Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen

Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Located in the north-east of Scotland, Aberdeen is a top choice for hosting international conferences. Aberdeen is renowned as the city of energy and life sciences, and additionally has expertise in food & drink, agriculture, technology and several other sectors.

Discover more about Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen Convention Bureau

A horse rider gallops along Ayr Beach

A horse rider gallops along Ayr Beach

© Visit South West Scotland / Damian Shields

Ayr & Ayrshire

Situated on the beautiful Clyde Coast, Ayrshire has a lot to offer. Ancient castles, bustling market towns and a variety of prestigious venues, are all to hand and set in an awe-inspiring landscape.

As the birthplace of the world-renowned poet Robert Burns, the area is full of history, heritage and inspiration. Home to a diverse range of business sectors including engineering, food and drink, textiles and tourism.

Discover more about Ayr & Ayrshire

Glamis Castle

Dundee & Angus

Scotland's fourth-largest city, historically known for its jute, jam, and journalism, Dundee is famous for its maritime history, medical and scientific innovation, game development, culture, artistic creativity, and more. As Scotland's sunniest city, Dundee is a dynamic and compact place that's becoming a modern wonder.

It is a UNESCO City of Design and home to the V&A Dundee, the only V&A museum in the world outside of London.

Discover more about Dundee & Angus

Dundee City Region Convention Bureau

Edinburgh skyline seen from Calton Hill

Edinburgh skyline seen from Calton Hill

Edinburgh & The Lothians

Edinburgh is world renowned for its mix of venues dating back centuries to locations of cutting-edge technology. From castles that have housed Scottish Kings to Universities shaping tomorrows innovations.

Discover more about Edinburgh & The Lothians

Convention Edinburgh

Panda by Klingatron opposite The Lighthouse in Glasgow

Panda by Klingatron opposite The Lighthouse in Glasgow

Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Glasgow, the world's friendliest city, offers a unique blend of Scottish culture and character with the capability, credibility and rich knowledge economy to deliver an unforgettable event or experience. Venues include purpose-built convention centres, international hotels, unique venues, distilleries and stately homes.

Discover more about Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Glasgow Convention Bureau

The Pass of Glencoe, The Highlands

© The Pass of Glencoe, The Highlands

Inverness, The Highlands & Islands

The Highlands is a natural playground with turbulent history. The vibrancy and warmth merged with the great outdoors provide awe-inspiring locations for any corporate event. A fantastic area of discovery, heritage and culture, not to mention magical myths and legends.

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Visit Inverness Loch Ness

Loch Faskally in Autumn

Loch Faskally in Autumn

Perth & Perthshire

Set in the heart of Scotland, Perth & Perthshire boasts beautiful landscapes, castles, exclusive use venues and distilleries. A location filled with culture, history, incredible attractions combined with first class resorts and outdoor activity specialists, this region is a gem to explore for MICE events.

Discover more about Perth & Perthshire

Meetings Perthshire

Swilcan Bridge at The Old Course, St Andrews

Swilcan Bridge at The Old Course, St Andrews

St Andrews & Fife

Within an hour of Scotland’s capital, Fife has charming villages and bustling towns, set in the beautiful countryside and surrounded by a stunning coastline. The region boasts some amazing venues from 5-star resort hotels, distilleries, castles and country estates, perfect for incentive activities and extravagant gala dinners. 

Discover more about St Andrews & Fife

Welcome to Fife

The National Wallace Monument, Stirling

The National Wallace Monument, Stirling

Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

Situated in Scotland's heartland, there is guaranteed stunning countryside, mountains and glens, historic cities and attractions at Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs. From the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, a grand royal castle to a fourteenth century battlefield, events in this spectacular area of Scotland will be rich in culture and personality. 

Discover more about Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

Your Strirling

Destination inspiration

Things to do in Aberdeen

Attractions include: Old Aberdeen, Footdee and Aberdeenshire whisky distilleries.

Things to do in Dundee

Attractions include: V&A Dundee, Scotland's Jute Museum @ Verdant Works and RRS Discovery.

Things to do in Edinburgh

Attractions include: National Museum of Scotland, Scotch Whisky Experience and Royal Yacht Britannia.

Things to do in Glasgow

Attractions include: Riverside Museum, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and House for an Art Lover.

Things to do in Inverness

Attractions include: Culloden Battlefield, Inverness Museum & Art Gallery and Loch Ness.

Things to do in Perth

Attractions include: Scone Palace, Black Watch Castle & Museum and Perth Concert Hall.

Things to do in St Andrews

Attractions include: famous golf courses, including the Old Course, St Andrews Cathedral and Scotland’s Secret Bunker.

Things to do in Stirling

Attractions include: Stirling Castle, Deanston Distillery and the National Wallace Monument.

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