THE ENCHANTED FOREST SHORTLISTED FOR SCOTTISH THISTLE AWARD
Scotland’s favourite sound and light show, The Enchanted Forest, has been shortlisted at this year’s Scottish Thistle Regional Awards in the Celebrating Thriving Communities category.
The trailblazing event, which runs annually in the autumn at the beautiful Faskally Wood in Pitlochry, attracting over 83,000 visitors, is able to deliver an incredible shot in the arm to the local tourism economy in Highland Perthshire of £10.38 million annually.
The popular event is one of only two organisations shortlisted for the Celebrating Thriving Communities award, which celebrates partnerships, collaborations and team working – whether that be with local businesses, communities or a group of individuals – coming together to protect and enhance our environment whilst growing social, cultural and economic wealth.
The Scottish Thistle awards showcase the very best of Scotland’s tourism sector, helping to ensure that tourism, and the individuals who work in the industry are recognised for the positive impact they bring to the country and communities.
Nela Popovic, executive director of The Enchanted Forest Community Trust, said: “We’re delighted to be shortlisted for this award. It’s a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team to engage with and work with the local community as effectively as possible to ensure the event is as successful as it can be, whilst minimising any adverse impact on Pitlochry.
“We are also thrilled with the impact of this year’s Enchanted Forest Community Fund donations. We have given away a record number of grants to registered charities operating in Highland Perthshire. As part of the trust’s ethos to give back to the local community in which the event has called its home for over twenty years, the highest ever figure of £97,815 has been awarded to twenty-six organisations. Congratulations to all those shortlisted and we are looking forward to the final in the autumn.”
The Enchanted Forest’s 2024 ‘Symphony of Nature’ show will take place 3 October to 3 November. To book tickets, or to find out more information, please visit: www.enchantedforest.org.uk.
The Scottish Thistle Regional Awards final will take place in autumn 2024.
