Planning an Event?
If you are looking for a stunning setting for an event you need
look no further than Perth and Kinross. Perth and Kinross has some
of the most diverse and attractive parkland and open space in
Scotland, combine this with the wide range of top quality venues
such as Perth Concert Hall, Scone Palace, Balado airfield and Perth
Racecourse, to name but a few, and add in a location unrivalled in
Scotland in terms of accessibility and it is clear to see that
Perth and Kinross is the ideal place to hold an event no matter the
size or nature.
Perth & Kinross Council are committed to supporting both new
and existing events and welcome approaches from individuals,
organisations and agencies wishing to organise or promote events in
the area.
Perth & Kinross Council and its officers have a great deal
of expertise in dealing with events through involvement with the
many major events that take place in the county year on year.
Those organising events in Perth and Kinross will enjoy the benefit
and support of this experience enabling your event to be as
successful as possible.
If planning to stage an event in Perth and Kinross, the Business
and Community Projects team within the Planning and
Regeneration department should be your first point of call. We
will coordinate the involvement of relevant council officers and
also liaise with the emergency services where necessary. We can
also advise on suitable venues and local suppliers.
For information, help and advice on planning an event, their are
several excellent event management and planning guides available to
download on the right of the page whilst our
Planning an Event Leaflet (1.7MB PDF) provides a handy
summary of the key steps to be taken when planning an event
as well as the relevant local contacts.
For a list of parks that are available to hire from Perth &
Kinross Council, visit the
Public Parks and Outdoor Spaces page.
Perth & Kinross Council has an events funding scheme to which
event organisers can apply to obtain financial support for an
event. To view the criteria that must be met to qualify for an
award visit the
Events Funding page.
For any queries relating to any aspect of the event planning
process or with general event enquiries contact us on the details
below:
Business and Community Projects
Planning and Regeneration
tel: 01738 477940
fax: 01738 477955
email: economicdev@pkc.gov.uk
