Art’s the way to attract new visitors to Games
Creative arts will be part of the return of the much-anticipated Stirling Highland Games event this year on their usual weekend in mid-august.
Ceangail CIC, which organises the annual not-for-profit event, has been working away in the background since last year’s games.
Following a“very tough year”, the social enterprise has said that interest in the Stirling event continues, with ticket sales at this time of year almost back to the same level it saw in 2019.
Its director Matt Mcgrandles said his focus on the event’s five-year recovery plan includes collaborating with like-minded organisations and individuals so it can attract a different group of visitors to enjoy the event.
“We are very passionate about bringing Stirling and its highland games event to life for all visitors.
“I believe the event provides a fantastic day out for both Stirling’s residents as well as visitors from the rest of the UK and overseas.
“If we can build on our offer as well as give visitors an authentic highland games experience, then the event will become sustainable.
“To do that, we need to find the right support and have the right organisations around our table.
“That way, we will all benefit from the event.”
One of those organisations Matt believes fits the bill is the Stirling-based GOSSIP Collective Artists Group.
As part of the Stirling Highland Games creative arts offering, GOSSIP is delighted to be exclusively working with the Stirling Highland Games in 2023 to show a special selection of GOSSIP members’ artwork.