Join us at one of Scotland’s medieval castles to celebrate the very best in global creativity and design.
The International Creative Awards Ceremony will open with 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.
Date and Time
Friday 13. Nov. 2026
13:30–23:30
Depart Glasgow for Castle at 13:00
Venue
Rowallan Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland
Food, Drinks & Conversation
Once the awards are underway, it’s time to relax and enjoy the evening. You’ll be treated to welcome drinks, canapés and a two-course dinner. With two complimentary drinks included throughout the evening. Take the opportunity to explore the castle, meet fellow creatives and share stories from the year with people across the global creative community.
Awards & Recognition
The moment you’ve been waiting for. Discover the results and take to the stage to receive your trophy or certificate! Enjoy the glory of seeing your work celebrated, share the moment with fellow finalists, winners, jurors, and meet creative leaders from around the world. Join us in the castle, raise a glass, and celebrate your work alongside the global creative community.
Live Music & Ceilidh
When the awards are over, the party begins. Join us for a traditional Scottish ceilidh with live music, dancing and the perfect opportunity to let your hair down. Whether you know every step or have never danced a ceilidh before, there will be plenty of locals to show you the way. Enjoy a night of music and celebration with the creative community!
Rowallan Castle Estate is one of Scotland’s most extraordinary private castle destinations, set across 360 acres of rolling Ayrshire countryside.
The dress code is smart, formal and more! This is a special occasion, an international event and cause for celebration so we encourage all forms of national, traditional and celebratory dress. Wear something wild, wear something fun, wear what makes you happy!
Who can attend the International Creative Awards Ceremony?
↓The Awards Ceremony is open to all shortlisted participants, their guests, jurors and members of the wider creative community. Whether you’re celebrating your own work, supporting a shortlisted project or simply joining us to experience the evening, we’d love to welcome you to Rowallan Castle.
Can I bring a plus one?
↓Absolutely. You’re welcome to bring a plus one, two, three or as many people as you like to the Awards Ceremony. They’ll be able to enjoy the full evening with you, including the awards presentation, dinner, drinks and Festival Ceilidh. Just make sure they have their own ticket for the event.
How much is the ticket and what does it include?
↓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
Student Admission: £95, General Admission: £135
What is the dress code?
↓The dress code is smart, formal and more! This is a special occasion, an international event and cause for celebration so we encourage all forms of national, traditional and celebratory dress. Wear something wild, wear something fun, wear what makes you happy!
How do I get to Rowallan Castle?
↓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.
Can we provide 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 (specific options coming soon), and you can let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements during checkout so we can accommodate them.
Can you help with a VISA for travel requirements?
↓If you require an official invitation letter for your VISA application to attend the event, please get in touch with us. We are happy to assist and arrange this for you.
What's the best way to 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. The venue is a short drive from Glasgow city centre and we will provide complimentary bus transfers from Glasgow to Rowallan Castle on the day of the Awards Ceremony, making it easy and convenient for you to travel to the venue.
Can we attend International Assembly?
↓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 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.
Do you have any recommendations for accommodation?
↓We recommend Glasgow as a convenient base for your visit to Scotland. Staying in Glasgow gives you the opportunity to experience the International Assembly programme alongside the Awards Ceremony easily. Alternatively, Ayrshire or Edinburgh are also good options if you would prefer to stay outside of Glasgow.
Can we stay at the castle?
↓Yes! 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. Spaces are extremely limited.
Rowallan Castle
Kilmaurs, KA3 2LP
Approximately 25 minutes from Glasgow City Centre.
What is a ceilidh?
↓A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional Scottish night of live music, dancing and celebration. Think of it as a big group dance where everyone gets involved — no previous experience or dance skills are needed. A caller will guide you through the steps, so you can simply follow along, meet people and enjoy the music. It’s a very Scottish way to end a special occassion, and a joyous way way to celebrate together.
Not a dancer? No problem. You can sit back and enjoy the music!
Are tickets for the Awards Ceremony likely to sell out?
↓Yes. With just 120 seats available and more than 200 finalists, we expect the Awards Ceremony to reach capacity quickly.
