sailscotland 2020

YEAR OF COASTS ANDWATERS 2020 READY TO SET SAIL YEAR OF COASTS ANDWATERS 2020 READY TO SET SAIL

A spectacular new event at Scotland’s Boat Show and a celebration of Scotland’s waters at The Fife Regatta are just a taste of the events lined up to put Scotland’s coasts and waters in the spotlight in 2020. The Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 aims to inspire visitors, locals, and the tourism and events sector to get on board and enjoy everything the year has to offer. Other events already announced include: Ferry Tales from the National Theatre of Scotland; Edinburgh International Film Festival presents Scotland’s Shores; Clydebuilt Festival and RSPB Scotland’s DolphinFest 2020. Fromwater inspired myths and legends to historic harbours, sweeping coastlines to the very best in seafood, whisky, wildlife and wellness – Scotland’s enviable reputation for unspoiled beaches, rich natural and cultural heritage and thrill-seeking A spectacular new event at Scotland’s Boat Show and a celebration of Scotland’s waters at The Fife Regatta are just a taste of the events lined up to put Scotland’s coasts and waters in the spotlight in 2020. The Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 aims to inspire visitors, locals, and the tourism and events sector t get on board and enjoy everything the year has to offer. Other events already announced include: Ferry Tales from the Natio al Theatre of Scotland; Edinburgh International Film Festival presents Sc tland’s Shores; Clydebuilt Festival and RSPB Scotland’ DolphinFe t 2020. Fromwater inspired myths and legends to historic harbours, sweeping coastlines to the very b st in seafo d, whisky, wildlife and wellness – Scotland’s envia l reputation for un poiled beaches, rich natural and cultural heritage and thrill- eeking

adventure activities will be showcased through a year-long programme of events and activities. adventure activities will be showcased through a year-long programme of ev nts and activitie . In addition to a range of new and existing events, the year will also provide the opportunity to promote and celebrate variety of unique and authentic experiences showcasing Scotland’s unrivalled coasts and waters including The Hebridean Whale Trail, the first of its kind in the UK; and new road trip routes taking in Scotland’s winding coastlines and char cterful communities including The Coi and the South West Coastal 300. The year will also encourage responsible eng gement with Scotland’s coasts and waters. In addition to a range of new and existing events, the year will also provide the opportunity to promote and celebrate a variety of unique and authentic experiences showcasing Scotland’s unrivalled coasts and waters including The Hebridean Whale Trail, the first of its kind in the UK; and new road trip routes taking in Scotland’s winding coastlines and characterful communities including The Coig and the South West Coastal 300. The year will also encourage responsible engagement with Scotland’s coasts and waters. Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 will begin on 1 January 2020 and run until 31 D cember 2020. Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 will begin on 1 January 2020 and run until 31 December 2020. For more information: visitscotland.com/ycw2020

For more information: visitscotland.com/ycw2020

The Fife Regatta 2020 The Fife Regatta will see a spectacular fleet of famous Fife Yachts return to their birthplace on the Clyde to participate in a unique event. The regatta will start and finish in Largs, taking in various locations around the Clyde including Holy Loch Marina, Dunoon, Rothesay, Isle of Bute and Tighnabruaich, Argyll for locals and visitors to enjoy. 4 - 11 June 2020 Largs Yacht Haven, Irvine Road, Largs KA30 8EZ fiferegatta.com The Fife Regatta 2020 The Fife Regatta will see a spectacular fleet of famous Fife Yachts return to their birthplace on the Clyde to participate in a unique event. The regatta will start and finish in Largs, taking in various locations around th Clyde including Holy Loch Marina, Dunoon, Rothesay, Isle of Bute and Tighnabruaich, Argyll for locals and visitors to enjoy. 4 - 11 June 2020 Largs Yacht Haven, Irvine Road, Largs KA30 8EZ fiferegatta.com

River of Light Scotland’s Boat Show and Kip Marina will make a splash in 2020 with a brand-new event that will see Scotland’s biggest boat show’s programme extended into the evening on the 10 October. Illuminated boats will light up the Clyde and there will also be entertainment on the shore. 10 October 2020 Kip Marina, Inverkip PA16 0AW scotlandsboatshow.co.uk/riveroflight River of Light Scotland’s Boat Show and Kip Marina will make a splash in 2020 with a brand-new event that will see Scotland’s biggest boat show’s programme extended i to the evening on the 10 October. Illuminated boats will light up the Clyde and there will also be entertainment on the shore. 10 October 2020 Kip Marina, Inverkip PA16 0AW scotl ndsboatshow.co.uk/riveroflight

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