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Angus and Dundee tourism businesses encouraged to play their part in history

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Tourism businesses across Angus and Dundee are being encouraged to come together and capitalise on an exciting calendar of celebration events to mark the 700th anniversary of Scotland’s most historically significant document, the Declaration of Arbroath.

VisitScotland, the national tourism organisation and the Angus Tourism Cooperative are hosted a networking event at Hospitalfield House in Arbroath last night to help businesses find out how they can support and get involved in this landmark anniversary.

At the event, presentations from VisitScotland and the Arbroath 2020 group provided an overview of the programme, how businesses can get involved and help support the occasion, highlighting the importance of their online presence, how to inspire visitors looking to come to the region and about all the things to see and do across Angus and beyond.

The Arbroath 2020 programme of events, running from April to September this year, will include a horse-led procession from Arbroath Abbey to the harbour and an atmospheric 

re-enactment of the Declaration sailing to France in 1320. A newly-commissioned choral work by Paul Mealor and poet Graham Davies will be performed by over 300 voices, drawn from many Angus choirs, in the grounds of the Abbey. Historic Environment Scotland will also be running a programme of festivities within the Abbey which will be announced soon.

Caroline Warburton, Regional Leadership Director at VisitScotland said: “VisitScotland is committed to promoting Scotland’s diverse history and culture, and the sealing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320 marks one of the most significant periods in our country’s rich tapestry. 

“More widely, we hope to help turn the nation’s, and the world’s, eyes towards Arbroath when this exciting programme of events shines a spotlight on the town and wider region. This has already kicked off with the unveiling of the Arbroath Guildry’s new Bronze Bas Relief telling the story of the town and its people, and the trailblazing GRIT Orchestra’s first performance of newly-composed works inspired by the Declaration at the opening night of the world-famous Celtic Connections.

“Tourism is at the heart of the Scottish economy, touching every community, generating income, jobs and social change. Across Angus it generates £240 million for the local economy and Arbroath 2020 provides an opportunity to further grow that figure by showcasing the unique experiences the region has to offer visitors. We’d encourage tourism businesses of all sizes from across Angus and Dundee to come along and hear how they can benefit from the events, play their part in history and network with their peers.”

Alison Elliot, Chair of the Angus Tourism Co-Operative added “We hope that local tourism businesses will join us to learn all about the fantastic opportunities that Arbroath 2020 can bring as we work together to celebrate this unique anniversary.”

Get involved with the conversation by using the hashtag #Arbroath2020 
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Angus and Dundee tourism businesses encouraged to play their part in history

Tourism businesses across Angus and Dundee are being encouraged to come together and capitalise on an exciting calendar of celebration events to mark the 700th anniversary of Scotland’s most historically significant document, the Declaration of Arbroath.

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