First City Events | Our work

Our work

First City Events has spent over two decades organising high-calibre events in business, finance, public and the third sector.

Our values demand client satisfaction through regular communication, close attention to detail and sticking to budgets and schedules. As a result, we have a proud record of repeat business.

Some of our recent events

IoD Scotland Director of the Year Awards

European Academy of Design Conference

International Water Association Conference

IoD Scotland Annual Conference

Institute of Water Annual Conference

Commonwealth Sports Development Conference

Scottish Water All Employees Event

Scottish Sports Development Conference

Scottish Water Long Service Awards

Royal Marines Charity Fundraising Dinner

Some of our clients

European Academy of Design

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, University of Dundee

The Royal Marines Charity

Bank of Scotland

City of Edinburgh Council

Glasgow Life

Institute of Directors

Scottish Water

Specsavers

Sport Scotland

UK Community Foundations

Some of our recent venues in Scotland

BT Murrayfield

Crieff Hydro Hotel

Crowne Plaza Glasgow

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Fairmont St Andrews

Glamis Castle

Glasgow City Chambers

Gleneagles Hotel

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Old Course St Andrews

Royal Museum of Scotland

V&A Dundee

Trophies

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Table precision

Table planning

Print montage

Medal winning speakers

Sponsors branding

World Cafe Sessions

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Branded registration (1)

Display of trophies

Event branding

Exciting entertainment

IoD Scotland Awards – electronic registration – Nina

Reg Desk & Oranges

Registration with Chloe

Don’t take our word for it

What our clients say about us

“…just wanted to congratulate you on the spectacular organisation of the IoD Awards Ceremony last week. I want to thank you personally for your commitment and incredible attention to detail. As both a judge and a sponsor of the awards I felt so well looked after at every point and that is down to you and your team. So thank you very much, it was a great experience for me and all my guests.”

Bonnie Clarke, Director for ScotlandBadenoch & Clark

“This was the best, most worthwhile conference that I have been to in the 31 years since I graduated. Don’t change a thing! ”

Andy Doig, Managing DirectorArthurstone Management Limited

“…it was a genuine pleasure and the best conference I have attended for many a year”

Gordon Dewar, Chief ExecutiveEdinburgh Airport Limited

“Can I say a huge “thank you” to you and your excellent team for a most enjoyable conference? It was a great success, with lots of highs and a great networking event. As usual, you paid attention to all the little details that transform an event from a good event into a great one, and once more the effort really worked.”

Douglas MundieSaltire Business Solutions Ltd

“Sincere thanks for organising our conference last week so extremely well. It certainly was the best organised event we have ever had. The feedback I have had from all of the speaker is very complimentary about your coordination and liaison. Everyone you had contact with expressed their high regard for your work.”

David WattExecutive Director, IoD Scotland

“I feel it only right to turn round and highlight the work of yourself and your events team. I thought the conference was superb in terms of structure but also in terms of the environment that you all worked so hard to provide.”

Speaker, Scottish Sports Development Conference

“Can I also take this opportunity in complimenting you and the team for such a professional service you implemented from start to finish at these awards. Your ongoing communication and attention to detail has been amazing and the best I have ever encountered.”

Marie Macklin CBEExecutive Chair

“Thank you again for your excellent support. I thought last night was one of the best organised and executed dinners I’ve attended, and I’ve been to a lot.”

Lady Susan Rice CBE