New events put youth centre stage in 2018

ALISON MEIKLE

Macdonald said: “The events programme for the Year of Young People 2018 is looking phenomenal.

“Thanks to the support of EventScotland and all the young people involved in deciding the programme, it’s clear it’s been created with young people at its heart.

“There are so many different opportunities in 2018, right across the country, to celebrate young people, develop their interests, put power into their hands and bring different generations together.”

Paul Bush, director of events at tourism body VisitScotland, said young people had been involved in drawing up the programme, which will “celebrate our amazing young talent and provide opportunities for young people to express themselves through culture, sport and a range of other activities”.