We've summarised some of the key events and anniversaries coming up in 2024, many of which present great opportunities to showcase your rural business and form new partnerships.
The RASC Conference, held every two years, brings together delegates from almost 50 show societies across 21 countries. In 2024, the 30th Commonwealth Agricultural Conference takes place in Edinburgh from 20 to 27 June. https://www.therasc.com/conference-2024/
The UN has declared 2024 to be the International Year of Camelids to raise awareness about the importance of these animals for society.
Much of the news in 2024 will be dominated by the United States presidential election which will be held on November 5. While the next UK general election must be held by no later than 28 January 2025, it could of course happen much earlier.
Cultural Events
2024 is an interesting year for sport and the arts both at home and abroad...
For the first time in its history, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will stop in Scotland when it calls at Oban hosts the Atlantic Homecoming Leg in July 2024.
The National Galleries of Scotland will be holding a major exhibition at Modern Two from 27 Jan to 21 April to mark 100 years since the birth of Scottish pop artist Eduardo Paolozzi.
The tenth anniversary of the Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures, will be marked by a special event at Helix Park on Sat 27 April.
The Paris Olympic Games (26 July to 11 August) will be the first Games to feature 'breaking' aka breakdancing!
2024 is packed with anniversaries that you may wish to make use of in your promotions, blogs and social media channels. (If you need help with managing your digital marketing, let us know). Some major anniversaries include
100 years since Eric 'Chariots of Fire' Liddell's world record-breaking victory in the 440 yards at the Paris Olympics
150 years of the Scottish FA (& 50 years of Scottish Women's FA)
750th anniversary of the birth of Robert the Bruce.
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland also has a major milestone in 2024: the 240th anniversary of the Society. RHASS is as relevant today as it was in 1784 and we're looking forward to joining in their celebrations.
2024 sees the opening of two Scottish railway stations: Leven and Cameron Bridge.
Low Emission Zones (LEZs) will start to be enforced in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee & Aberdeen.
New designs of coins inspired by flora and fauna found across Britain and reflecting King Charles III’s passion for conservation and the natural world will come into circulation in 2024.
New legislation around flexible working comes into effect in 2024.
Podcasts! We're excited to be working with some fab sponsors to create even more OnFARM episodes to tell the story of the rural sector in Scotland and beyond.
One name you will hear a lot of during the summer of 2024 is 'Phryges' (fri-jee-uhs) - the name given to the mascots of the Paris Olympic Games.
The motto of the Olympic Phryge and Paralympic Phryge is: “Alone we go faster, but together we go further”. We love this philosophy! If you think we can work together in 2024, please get in touch.
