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Òran 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, 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."