{"id":6431,"date":"2013-09-13T17:26:08","date_gmt":"2013-09-13T16:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=6431"},"modified":"2013-09-13T17:26:08","modified_gmt":"2013-09-13T16:26:08","slug":"scotlands-years-of-architecture-2016-heritage-2017-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=6431","title":{"rendered":"Scotland\u2019s Years of Architecture (2016) & heritage (2017) confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scotland\u2019s First Minister Alex Salmond has announced a new programme of Focus Years to celebrate the very best of Scotland and its people, with Years of Architecture in 2016 and Heritage in 2017<\/span>.<\/p>\n

EventScotland writes<\/span>:
\nToday\u2019s announcement will enhance the successful programme, launched as a legacy after the Year of Homecoming 2009, which spanned food and drink, active, creative, natural and ancestral themes. Focus Years aim to support and drive Scotland\u2019s tourism and events industries to both domestic and international markets.<\/p>\n

The new Focus Years programme include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 2015 \u2013 Year of Scotland\u2019s Food and Drink
\n\u2022 2016 \u2013 Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design
\n\u2022 2017 \u2013 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology
\n\u2022 2018 \u2013 Year of Young People<\/p>\n

Announcing the new Focus Year\u2019s programme during Scotland\u2019s Food and Drink Fortnight, First Minister Alex Salmond said: \u2018Scotland\u2019s incredible influence on the world has encouraged invention, inspired creativity and fired the imagination of generations. From our first Year of Homecoming in 2009 to our current Year of Natural Scotland, Scottish businesses have come together to promote our most valuable and celebrated assets.<\/p>\n

\u2018Such has been the success of our introductory themed years that I am today announcing the next programme which will kick off in 2015 with the Year of Scotland\u2019s Food and Drink.<\/p>\n

\u2018During Scotland\u2019s last Year of Food & Drink in 2010, the International Culinary Tourism Association described Scotland as one of the most ‘unique, memorable and interesting places’ for food and drink on the planet. And the facts speak for themselves: only today we announced the industry has reached historic sales levels, with a turnover of \u00a313.5 billion.<\/p>\n

\u2018Scotland prepares to welcome the world during our second Year of Homecoming in 2014. Next year, Scots and Scots at heart will celebrate our great country with friends and family and enjoy the huge programme of events, including two of the largest sporting events on the planet \u2013 the Ryder Cup and Commonwealth Games.\u2019<\/p>\n

Mike Cantlay Chairman of Visit Scotland said: \u2018The previous focus years have been a tremendous success, galvanising all sectors within the tourism industry promoting partnership year after year. Globally, tourism continues to face challenges with competing countries noticing a decline in numbers and spend. Themed years give Scottish tourism an edge, and early figures from this summer suggest using this year\u2019s theme \u2018Natural\u2019 has provided a magnificent platform to sell Scotland on the world stage.<\/p>\n

\u2018The coming focus years will look to harness this already successful relationship by looking to promote exciting areas of growth within the industry. History will be made with the opening of one of the world\u2019s most exciting new cultural attractions, the V&A in Dundee, and a brand new crossing to complement the world famous bridges across the Forth.<\/p>\n

\u2018When you couple this with visitors from across the globe keen to learn more about the country\u2019s fabulous food and drink, history, architecture and heritage, the next focus years are set to be some of the most exciting and inspirational yet.\u2019<\/p>\n

Background<\/span><\/p>\n

2015 \u2013 Year of Scotland\u2019s Food and Drink<\/span>
\nA year themed around food and drink delivered in 2010\/11 was a significant success, attracting over 500,000 visitors from home and abroad. Food and drink is recognised as an important part of our cultural identity and heritage and is recognised within the tourism industry\u2019s strategy, Tourism Scotland 2020.<\/p>\n

2016 \u2013 Scotland\u2019s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design<\/span>
\nThis year will encapsulate Scotland\u2019s heritage and modern attributes in relation to architecture, engineering, renewables, fashion, textiles, science, technology and more. This theme will also embrace the centenary celebrations planned by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS), which raises awareness of the importance of good environmental design to people\u2019s everyday lives.<\/p>\n

2017 \u2013 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology<\/span>
\nA year that celebrates Scotland\u2019s historic environment and past. With local, national and international reach, archaeological sites and visitor attractions are an important part of Scotland\u2019s ancestral tourism product, both for Scots and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

2018 \u2013 Scotland\u2019s Year of Young People<\/span>
\nThis year will see an exciting programme of educational and cultural events centred on another of Scotland\u2019s great assets, our young people. Opportunities will also be identified to build youth elements into the programmes of Focus Year activity in 2015, 2016 and 2017.<\/p>\n

The first Focus Years programme included:<\/p>\n

\u2022 2009 \u2013 Scotland\u2019s Year of Homecoming
\n\u2022 2010 \u2013 Year of Food and Drink
\n\u2022 2011 \u2013 Year of Active Scotland
\n\u2022 2012 \u2013 Year of Creative Scotland
\n\u2022 2013 \u2013 Year of Natural Scotland
\n\u2022 2014 \u2013 Year of Homecoming 2014<\/p>\n

Food and Drink Fortnight is a celebration of food and drink and the wonderful efforts of food producers the length and breadth of this country.<\/p>\n

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