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Are you keen to engage in Scotland’s premier political discussion? BBC Scotland’s Debate Night is calling for enthusiastic participants to ...

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Are you keen to engage in Scotland’s premier political discussion? BBC Scotland’s Debate Night is calling for enthusiastic participants to join its studio audience across the country.

This is your chance to be at the heart of national conversations and have your say on the issues that matter most.

Upcoming Filming Locations

Join us at a venue near you:

  • Aberdeen, Union St: Wednesday, 12 February
  • Edinburgh: Wednesday, 19 February
  • Greenock: Wednesday, 26 February
  • Perth: Wednesday, 5 March
  • Cumbernauld: Wednesday, 12 March
  • Galashiels: Wednesday, 19 March

Additional dates are available on the BBC website.

How to Secure Your FREE Tickets

  1. Visit www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight
  2. Click on ‘Apply to the Audience’
  3. Complete the quick two-minute online application

The process is simple and accessible via mobile or tablet. If you wish to attend with a companion, ensure they apply separately.

Why Participate?

Debate Night stands as Scotland’s unique television forum where citizens can directly question the nation’s decision-makers and public figures. We’re seeking diverse voices from all walks of life:

  • Parents and carers
  • Students and young professionals
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Frontline workers and public servants
  • Pensioners and job seekers

Your questions, experiences, and opinions drive the discussion, making you an integral part of the programme.

Star-Studded Panels

Our panels feature an exciting mix of personalities, including:

  • Politicians and policymakers
  • Celebrities like Patrick Grant and Jane McCarry from Still Game
  • Renowned authors Val McDermid and Alex Gray
  • Influential columnists Hugo Rifkind, Owen Jones, and Ayesha Hazarika
  • Musicians Ricky Ross and Fish
  • Entrepreneurs Sir Tom Hunter and Piers Linney
  • Business experts like Mike Soutar from BBC’s The Apprentice

Catch up on previous episodes on BBC iPlayer at www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Scotland’s most dynamic political discussion. Apply now and let your voice be heard on Debate Night!

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