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Billy George: From Finance to Festivals – Revitalising Dunfermline’s Legacy

27/02/2025 51 mins

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Episode overview

In this inspiring episode, Billy George shares his remarkable journey—from dockyard apprentice to successful financial entrepreneur and now the driving force behind Visit Dunfermline and the Bruce Festival. 🌟

Show notes

In this inspiring episode, Billy George shares his remarkable journey—from dockyard apprentice to successful financial entrepreneur and now the driving force behind Visit Dunfermline and the Bruce Festival. 🌟

We discuss:

🏗️ Risk, resilience, and rewards—Billy’s leap from employment to self-employment and the lessons learned.

🎸 Dunfermline’s rich cultural legacy—from Nazareth to Moonlight Zoo, and how music shapes community identity.

🏛️ Reviving Dunfermline—the role of civic pride, tourism, and Billy’s vision for turning Dunfermline into a cultural hub.

🌱 Inspiring the next generation—how tough love, hard work, and entrepreneurship build lasting impact.

🎭 The Bruce Festival—how Billy is transforming a local event into a national attraction and why community-driven culture matters.

💡 This episode blends business wisdom, community passion, and local history into a story about making a difference.

Click play to discover how Billy George is building legacy by bringing business, culture, and community together.

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