BBC Scotland: Search for Scotland’s Greatest Escape

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! BBC SCOTLAND TV SERIES IS ON THE SEARCH FOR ‘SCOTLAND’S GREATEST ESCAPE

BBC Scotland has announced a new 8 part series which will take audiences on a journey to the very best escapes that Scotland has to offer and ultimately crown one as Scotland’s Greatest Escape. The production team are now putting a call out to the public to nominate what holiday experience they think is worthy of the title with businesses also welcome to apply.

Across the series a wide variety of holiday styles and destinations available across Scotland will be showcased. With the emphasis on exceptionality and not luxury, all budgets will be catered for. From wellness retreats to adrenalin fuelled activity breaks, romantic getaways to family fun, each episode will showcase the top three destinations in their category and be road-tested by a family or group of friends with a passion for that particular holiday style. They will spend one night at each of the shortlisted destinations and be tasked to judge five specific elements of their stay. The holiday with the highest score goes forward to the grand final.

Once all finalists are selected, an industry panel, featuring some of Scotland’s most experienced and renowned hospitality and tourism experts, will judge against strict industry standards. They will deliberate which of the finalists is most deserving of the award and present the title at the grand final which will be filmed at a prestigious Scottish location.

Scotland’s Greatest Escape will be produced by Red Sky Productions for the BBC Scotland channel and BBC iPlayer. It will broadcast in 2023.

Commenting on the series, head of commissioning at BBC Scotland Louise Thornton says: “We all know Scotland is famous as being one of the best countries in the world for tourism but this series will take viewers on a different journey of discovery and will shine a light on some of Scotland’s hidden holiday gems. We can’t wait to be inspired by what it reveals.”

Jane Rogerson from Red Sky Productions adds: “We are so excited to be making this series and can’t wait to welcome in nominations. We want to celebrate what Scotland has to offer across the board in terms of holidays from customer service to budget, facilities to accessibility and we can’t wait to get out there and get started.”

If you would like to nominate a holiday business or if you are a business and would like to apply please go to Scotland’s Greatest Escape, where you will find details along with terms and conditions.

Closing date for nominations is Wednesday 10 August and closing date for applications is Monday 15 August 2022.

Aspirational Property Series – Channel 4

Have you unexpectedly inherited a property, which you have lovingly renovated and restored to rent or hire out?

If so, Channel 4 would love to hear from you.

They are currently looking for aspirational properties and locations in the U.K, for a brand-new Channel 4 primetime television series, which will explore the narrative of family history and property inheritance.

Please email caroline.rowland@crackitproductions.co.uk 07958 721732 

VisitScotland Webinars

On the back of the successful digital webinars VisitScotland ran in partnership with Digital Boost in the spring, and on the back of feedback received from the industry, VisitScotland has announced another round of webinars coming up, with dates in June, July and August.

All dates and details can be found on VisitScotland.org here: https://www.visitscotland.org/events/industry-events/events-training

Title Date Time .org link
Digital fundamentals for tourism businesses 08 Jun 2021 16:00-17:00 https://www.visitscotland.org/events/industry-events/events-training/digital-fundamentals-for-tourism-businesses
Make your tourism website work for your customers: Apply User Experience (UX) 21 Jun 2021 12:00-13:00 https://www.visitscotland.org/events/industry-events/events-training/make-your-tourism-website-work-for-your-customers-apply-user-experience-ux
Tourism businesses: Managing your online reputation and why it’s even more important now 28 Jun 2021 12:00-13:00 https://www.visitscotland.org/events/industry-events/events-training/tourism-businesses-managing-your-online-reputation-and-why-its-even-more-important-now
Tourism businesses: Enhance your social media presence in 90 mins 07 Jul 2021 11:30-13:00 https://www.visitscotland.org/events/industry-events/events-training/tourism-businesses-enhance-your-social-media-presence-in-90-mins
Tourism businesses: Use analytics to evaluate your digital platforms and get customers 14 Jul 2021 11:30-13:00 https://www.visitscotland.org/events/industry-events/events-training/tourism-businesses-use-analytics-to-evaluate-your-digital-platforms-and-get-customers
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses

– Part 1

28 Jul 2021 11:30-13:00 https://www.visitscotland.org/events/industry-events/events-training/search-engine-optimisation-seo-for-tourism-businesses—part-1
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses

– Part 2

04 Aug 2021 11:30-13:00 https://www.visitscotland.org/events/industry-events/events-training/search-engine-optimisation-seo-for-tourism-businesses—part-2