International Creative Awards Ceremony

Join us at one of Scotland’s ancient castles to celebrate the very best in global creativity and design.

The International Creative Awards Ceremony will open with traditional Scottish music, followed by welcome drinks and canapés. You’ll then enjoy a two-course dinner, accompanied by the presentation of bespoke certificates and handcrafted concrete trophies honouring this year’s winners.

The celebrations will continue into the evening with a traditional Scottish ceilidh – a night of music, dancing, and the chance to celebrate alongside fellow winners, jurors, and members of the global design community.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
– Return transport from Glasgow City Centre to Rowallan Castle (25-minute journey)
– Welcome drinks and canapés
– Two-course dinner with two complimentary drinks
– Entry to the Festival Ceilidh

TICKET PRICE
Student Admission: £95, General Admission: £135

TRANSPORT FROM GLASGOW ON THE DAY OF THE AWARDS CEREMONY
Your ticket includes complimentary return transport between Glasgow City Centre and the castle on Friday 13th November. Buses will depart Glasgow between 12:30 and 13:00, with return services departing the castle between 22:15 and 23:30. If you’d prefer to travel outside of these times, you’re welcome to arrange your own taxi or private transport. We’ll be in touch closer to the event with confirmed departure times and meeting points.

DRESS CODE
The dress code is smart, formal and more! This a special occasion, an international event and cause for celebration so we encourage all forms of national, traditional and celebratory dress.

DRINKS & CASTLE EXPLORATION
A fully stocked bar will be available throughout the day, with additional drinks available for purchase. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the castle and enjoy its historic surroundings throughout the day.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
You’ll be able to select your preferred meal option when purchasing your ticket. We offer a choice of meat or vegan dishes, and you can let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements during checkout so we can accommodate them.

EVENT SCHEDULE
12:30–13:00 — Arrive at the bus meeting point in Glasgow
13:00 — Depart Glasgow for Rowallan Castle
13:30 — Drinks reception, canapés & castle exploration
14:30 — Welcome & introduction from James and Beth of INTL
14:30–17:00 — Awards Ceremony
17:00 — Main course served
17:30 — Dessert served
17:45–19:30 — Awards Ceremony continues
20:00 — Festival Ceilidh begins
22:15 — First buses depart Rowallan Castle for Glasgow
23:30 — Ceilidh concludes and final buses depart Rowallan Castle for Glasgow

VISA TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
If you require an official invitation letter for your VISA application to attend the event, please get in touch with us. We’ll be happy to assist and arrange this for you.

TRAVEL TO SCOTLAND
For international guests travelling to the Awards Ceremony, we recommend considering Glasgow Airport (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) or Edinburgh Airport (EDI) when planning your journey. All three airports offer onward transport options. For guests travelling via Glasgow, we will provide complimentary bus transfers from Glasgow to Rowallan Castle on the day of the Awards Ceremony, making it easy and convenient to travel to the venue.

INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY & ACCOMMODATION
The International Assembly will be taking place in Glasgow at the same time as the Awards Ceremony. Make the most of your time in Glasgow by attending the International Assembly Conference, or immerse yourself in the full weekend experience, with innovative creative workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions and the renowned International Poster Exhibition. Conference speakers include Bráulio Amado, COLLINS, Harriet Richardson, FISK, Shamma Buhazza, Vlad Boyko, Coding Systems, Eva Cremers, GF Smith, Readymag and more. Learn more here: www.intl.international/programme

For this reason, we particularly recommend Glasgow as a base for your visit to Scotland. Staying in Glasgow gives you the opportunity to experience the International Assembly programme alongside the Awards Ceremony, while also providing a convenient base for your stay. Alternatively, Ayrshire or Edinburgh are also good options if you would prefer to stay outside Glasgow.

STAY OVERNIGHT AT THE CASTLE
Want to make a night of the Awards Ceremony? Stay in an ancient Scottish castle? If you’d like to stay overnight at Rowallan Castle on the evening of the Awards Ceremony, please let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange accommodation for you at an additional cost. Guests staying overnight will need to arrange their own transport the following day. Local taxi services are available for onward travel.

Rowallan Castle
Kilmaurs, KA3 2LP
Approximately 25 minutes from Glasgow City Centre.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the Awards Ceremony, please send these across to hello@creativeawards.international