Òran Mór Press ReleasesÒran Mór named Scotland’s Best Unusual Venue Òran Mór has beaten off stiff competition from both Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle to scoop Scotland’s Best Unusual Venue accolade at the annual Scottish Event Awards.
The awards, now in their second year, were held at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel on Friday 11th September 2009, and judged by a prolific industry panel, including David Sharpe, Managing Director of the London Eye and Sue O’Gorman, Marketing Director at Davies Tanner.
The panel singled out Òran Mór as ‘a venue that seeks to be innovative and exciting in what is does, including its Play, Pie, and A Pint.’
“We are proud to be acknowledged in this way and believe that we truly are a unique Scottish venue,” said Òran Mór owner, Colin Beattie. “The contribution of Alasdair Gray and other artists, be they performing or visual, plus our Arts for All Program, will ensure Òran Mór’s legacy for generations to come.”
Scott Taylor, Chief Executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, commented, "Òran Mór richly deserves this accolade, as it is truly one of the unusual venues in Glasgow's crown. Colin Beattie and his team have created one of the most unique venues that visitors will ever experience and we warmly congratulate them."
Òran Mór hosts record-breaking Charity FundraiserThe eighth annual St Patrick’s Day Charity Ball looks to have raised a staggering £140,000, making it the most successful fundraising night in the event’s history.
The Ball, sponsored by Tourism Ireland, took place on Saturday 13th March 2010 in our stunning Auditorium and was attended by the great and the good of Glasgow. Willie and Susan Haughey, of City Refrigeration, donated a massive £100,000, which will be split equally between the two main Glasgow charities: Mainstay Trust Limited and Hazelwood School.
The former supports people with a learning/physical disability, while Hazelwood is purpose built to meet the requirements of pupils with sensory and dual sensory impairment.
Donations will also be made to Able to Sail, Neil’s Wheels and Clyde Valley Beavers.
Among the auction prizes were a diamond and tourmaline ring and a painting by renowned Glasgow artist Bill Blackwood. One lucky guest also won a trip to Lough Erne Golf Resort in Enniskillen, with a further raffle prize of a trip to Cameron House on Loch Lomond also up for grabs.
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