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Hospitality Action’s latest Impact Report has revealed that the charity’s financial impact exceeded £1.5 million in 2025 – the first time ever in the charity’s long 189-year history. The landmark figure was generated from £1.05 million in cash grants, which were awarded to 825 households to support with rent or utility arrears, rehousing costs, mobility equipment, and winter fuel grants to industry retirees.

Glasgow is set to embrace the spirit of the Gaels as the world’s largest celebration of Scottish Gaelic language, culture and music, the Royal National Mòd, lifts the lid on its vibrant programme of concerts, cèilidhs, gatherings and workshops.

The Business of Events has today announced that award winning BBC journalist Lucy Grey will host its 2026 Policy Forum. The Forum, which takes place at IET London: Savoy Place on 7 July 2026, brings together politicians, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the UK’s business events economy. Lucy can be seen regularly covering the chief presenter slots on BBC News.

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has today announced the appointment of Ruth Bailey as an Independent Non-Executive Director, further strengthening its Board as the campus continues to invest in its long-term growth. The SEC has also confirmed the appointment of Peter Haggarty to the position of Director of Development and Infrastructure. Peter will join from the University of Glasgow where he is currently Executive Director of Estates.

In the latest of a long line of internationally acclaimed impact studies, the Edinburgh Festivals are now publishing their most recent research across a series of cultural, social and economic indicators – which shows that at a fundamental level the festivals make life better – for residents, artists, visitors, and businesses.

Four-piece indie rock act Socialites have been announced as the winner of this year’s BBC ALBA x Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival talent search. Hailing from Wick, the band formed in 2022 and are known for their melodic sound, catchy hooks and commanding vocals.

The Royal Highland Centre has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy to become a year-round destination for events, conferences, exhibitions and live entertainment. The venue is operated by Highland Centre Ltd (HCL), the commercial arm of RHASS (the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland).

More than 6,000 participants, 200 exhibitors and 1,400 presentations at P&J Live underline Aberdeen’s strength as a world-class host for major international events P&J Live has celebrated the success of the 87th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition, which brought more than 6,000 participants to Aberdeen and delivered an estimated £13.2m economic impact for the city.

The Business of Events has today announced that Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, will deliver the opening address at its signature 2026 Policy Forum. The Forum, which takes place at IET London: Savoy Place on 7 July 2026, brings together politicians, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the UK’s business events economy.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival returns to Edinburgh Futures Institute from 15–30 August with one of its most relevant and international programmes to date. In a moment of increasing global polarisation, the 2026 Festival – with a hero theme of Changing Your Mind – brings together almost 600 writers from 41 countries for 16 days of ideas, literature, conversation, and performance.