From Edinburgh’sHogmanay to the Glasgow Film Festival, Scotland is no stranger to staging huge international events. 2019 is set to be the year that the country strengthens its reputation as a top event destination as it welcomes the Solheim Cup for the first time, as well as an exciting new TEDSummit.
Read on to discover what’s happening in 2019, the latest food and drink news, impressive hotel openings and exciting new exhibitions to check out during the year ahead.
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Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2019
Scotland’s Highlands and Islands have earned their place as one of the top must-see destinations in the world in 2019. Lonely Planet revealed in October 2018 that the regions have been listed amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019. Described in the new guide as “one of the wildest, least inhabited and most scenic parts of Europe,” Scotland’s Highlands and Islands have, for decades, attracted visitors from around the world who are drawn to their unparalleled scenery, unique culture and wildlife.
The Solheim Cup 2019 – 15 September, Gleneagles, Perthshire
The Solheim Cup is the biggest event in women’s golf and one of the most prestigious sporting events on the planet. Next year, it’s coming to…Scotland. The event runs from Monday 9– Sunday 15 September 2019 at the one and only Gleneagles in Perthshire. This comes just five years after the hugely successful staging of The Ryder Cup at the same venue. With more than 100,000 spectators expected to attend from across the globe, this is a must-attend occasion for golf and sports fans looking to experience the passion and atmosphere of this unique event.
The nearby Gleneagles hotel has been undergoing refurbishment and in the past year has opened new restaurants, remodelled their bar and added new areas for children. A great option for those visiting for the Solheim Cup.
The Hebridean Whale Trail
2019 will see the completion of the Hebridean Whale Trail, the first of its kind in the UK. Hebridean Whale and Dolphin trust have developed a network of 25 world class whale-watching and whale heritage sites across the west coast of Scotland. The trail aims to showcase the history of people’s relationships with whales through the support of the existing wildlife tourism businesses and heritage sites across the Hebrides. Scotland is home to a quarter of the world’s whale and dolphin species and visitors will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the amazing marine wildlife all along the west coast. It will highlight the Hebrides as a top destination for tourists and nature fans, and tell the stories that make the west coast such a special and unique place within Scotland. It is set to launch in summer 2019.
