FAQs
These are some of the questions you have been asking! If your question isn't answered here then please give us a shout at info@imaginescotland.co.uk.
- What does a typical day look like?
- What camping facilities are there?
- Who looks after us on the campsite?
- What time can I arrive on Tuesday?
- What is 'Battle Of The Bands' and 'Pop Idol'?
What does a typical day look like?
Each day kicks off at 9.30 with a range of seminars. At 11am the main morning meeting starts – a time of rocking worship and dynamic teaching. Throughout the afternoon there are choices galore – seminars, sports, skating, marketplace, cafes, open mic … you choose! At 7pm we’ll have another main meeting, but that’s not all! As the night unfolds you can choose once again whether to hang out in the marketplace, or grab a coffee, visit the cinema, go skating, chill out in the Late Night Worship venue, watch (or take part!) in our famous Pop Idol competition, or our new “Battle of the Bands” contest.
We expect that you will probably want to make your camping experience all the more authentic by choosing the self catering option. Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets are both within 5/10mins driving distance but not really walkable, as you’ll have to battle the dual carriageway. We suggest that you keep bottles for refilling with drinking water onsite. Many people don’t drink enough during the event and find themselves dehydrated.
There are a couple of food outlets at The Thainstone Centre if you would rather splash out. ‘TC’s Diner’ is a fast food restaurant that sells burgers, chips etc. A typical meal here would be about £5. ‘The Gallery’ sells more traditional meals like haggis, neeps & tatties! A typical meal here would cost about £7.
What camping facilities are there?
We have toilet/showering facilities, and drinking water taps on the campsite. Please note there is no electricity.
We’re sorry to say that there’s no cash machines on site. Morrisons and Tesco are a 5/10 min drive away and they both have cash machines should you need them.
Who looks after us on the campsite?
If you’re under 18, you should have a responsible adult who is camping with you. Besides them, there will be a number of “village hosts’ whose main responsibility is to ensure you’re all happy campers and that camp life is smooth for you.
What time can I arrive on Tuesday?
Unless you're on a team and have been told otherwise, the event opens from 3:30pm on Tuesday 29th July. Feel free to arrive any time after that, but bear in mind that the 1st evening meeting starts at 7:00pm.
What is 'Battle Of The Bands' and 'Pop Idol'?
If you’re in a band and you’d like to showcase your talent, then we’ll be running ‘BOTB’ each night on site. We will supply backline PA (amps etc) and drum kit but you must bring the rest. Register your band on-site. Please note that we cannot to store your instruments, so you bring them at your own risk.
Pop Idol will be running every night with a live band to support you in your vocal efforts.
Will there be an open mic again?
Yes! If you’re a budding singer/songwriter you can have a 10 min slot in the marketplace café to show us your talent.
Yes! We sell 3 variations: Day Passes, Evening Passes, and an 'All- Evenings' pass. These cannot be bought in advance. Prices will be released nearer the event, so keep your eyes peeled.