Elemental Enchanted Forest Exceeds Expectations

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PITLOCHRY, Scotland - Oct. 2, 2014 - PRLog -- The Enchanted Forest, a Perthshire Big Tree Country event and Scotland’s premier sound and light show, launched last night in an array of dazzling colours to a select audience of press and VIPs at Forestry Commission Scotland’s Faskally Wood near Pitlochry.

The thirteenth event in the series is on course to smash all previous box office records, with organisers predicting that 45,000 visitors will flock to the Highland Perthshire town of Pitlochry this year to see the event.

The 2014 show elemental has been designed by a creative team led by Derek Allan including Scottish lighting designers Kate Bonney and Simon Hayes, and specially composed and recorded music, and sound effects by RJ McConnell and Jon Beales. Together they have created a dazzling and engaging show which celebrates the stunning woodland setting of the event and appropriately marks the Year of Homecoming Scotland.

Derek Allan, producer of The Enchanted Forest 2014, commented:

“We have worked especially hard this year to ensure we deliver a show that is both creative and visually stunning. Every year the remarkable natural woodland of Faskally Wood provides our canvas and inspiration and we really hope our audience members enjoy their visit this year.

“Thanks to funding from EventScotland we have been able to develop the show to include live performers whose acrobatics, we anticipate, will both wow and delight the crowds. This has been an especially fun show to work on as we combine lighting effects, with musical composition with the movement of live performance. I can’t wait to see the audience reaction.”

Pete Wishart, Member of Parliament for Perth and North Perthshire, formally opened the show on Wednesday night, commenting:

“This is undoubtedly one of Scotland’s finest cultural events which just continues to go from strength to strength. Last year it attracted over 40,000 visitors to Highland Perthshire. It is an essential boost to the local economy, as well as an ambassador for the natural beauty of Scotland right across the globe. It’s an absolute must-see event for both Scots and visitors to Scotland.”

Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland said:

“We are delighted to support The Enchanted Forest once again during the Year of Homecoming 2014.  The Enchanted Forest is a stunning celebration of Scotland’s artistic and natural assets and by adding this element of live performance to one of the country’s most loved Autumn events will undoubtedly show that Scotland is the perfect stage for events.”

The event runs from Friday 3rd October – Sunday 26th October. Although a special performance is also being promoted for Thursday 2nd October, with all proceeds from that night’s sales being split equally between two charities: CHAS and Scottish Autism.

For further information about the Enchanted Forest and to book tickets, visit the Enchanted Forest website at www.enchantedforest.org.uk

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NOTES TO EDITORS

EventScotland


EventScotland is working to make Scotland the perfect stage for events. By developing an exciting portfolio of sporting and cultural events EventScotland is helping to raise Scotland’s international profile and boost the economy by attracting more visitors.

For further information about EventScotland, its funding programmes and latest event news visit www.EventScotland.org. Follow EventScotland on Twitter @EventScotNews (http://www.twitter.com/eventscotnews). EventScotland is part of VisitScotland, the national tourism organisation which markets Scotland as a tourism destination across the world, gives support to the tourism industry and brings sustainable tourism growth to Scotland.

Homecoming

Scotland will welcome the world in the Year of Homecoming 2014- providing a year-long programme of events alongside the  Ryder Cup and Commonwealth Games

The Year of Homecoming Scotland will run from 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2014 throughout the length and breadth of the country.

Visitors from around the world are invited to join in a celebration of the nation’s food and drink, active pursuits, cultural heritage, nature and ancestral heritage.

Homecoming Scotland 2014 is a Scottish Government initiative being led by EventScotland and VisitScotland, supported by numerous partners.

To find out more visit www.homecomingscotland.com

The Enchanted Forest

Founded:
2002

Location: Forestry Commission Scotland’s Faskally Wood near Pitlochry.

Ownership & Management: Highland Perthshire Community Interest Company, a social enterprise

Managing Director: Graham Brown

Visitors: Over 40,000 visitors attend annually – up to 45,000 can attend in 2014

Creative Director: Derek Allan, Deputy Chief Executive and Commercial Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Show Designers: Kate Bonney and Simon Hayes (lighting) and RJ McConnell (sound), Jon Beales (composer)

Sound & Lighting Main Contractor: Northern Light

Event Awards & Nominations:

2013:


WINNER, Best Cultural Event, 2013 Scottish Event Awards

WINNER, Cultural Event of the Year Award (Regional), Scottish Thistle Awards

2012:

WINNER, VisitBritain Marketing Campaign of the Year Award (Regional), Scottish Thistle Awards

FINALIST, VisitBritain Marketing Campaign of the Year Award (Regional), Scottish Thistle Awards

Commendation, Best Marketing Campaign, 2012 Scottish Event Awards

Older:

WINNER, Event Management Grand Prix, 2011 Scottish Event Awards

WINNER, Best Cultural Event, 2011 Scottish Event Awards

Commendation, Best Large Event, 2011 Scottish Event Awards

WINNER, Event of the Year, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards

WINNER, Community Award, Perthshire Big Tree Country Awards

Commendation, Best Marketing Strategy, 2010 Scottish Event Awards

Finalist, Best Marketing Strategy, 2010 UK Event Awards

WINNER, Best Marketing Strategy, 2009 Scottish Event Awards

Commendation, Best Large Event, 2009 Scottish Event Awards

Commendation, Best Cultural Event, 2009 Scottish Event Awards

Finalist, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Hospitality Star Award 2009

Finalist, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Marketing Star Award 2009

Key Facts about Faskally Wood

The forest contains 25 recorded species of tree, of which only a handful are native: Scots Pine, Silver and Downy Birch, Ash, Oak, Rowan, Common Alder, Hazel, and Bird Cherry. The oldest known tree is approximately 200-225 years old.

Faskally is derived from the Gaelic for "stance by the ferry" which probably relates to an old ferry crossing on the river Tummel.

The forest attracts approximately 60,000 visitors a year, excluding those to the Enchanted Forest.

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