The castle director at Glamis has said that the prom could return to the historic site as early as next year.
Shockwaves were sent across Angus and further afield last month when David Broadfoot announced that the Glamis Prom would be cancelled for 2013.
Thousands of people have gathered at the event since its inaugural show in 1992 but Mr Broadfoot said that the Strathmore Estate trustees were forced into making the tough decision in the face of a “difficult economic climate” and the wet summer season which hit tourism across the board.
However, the prom could return in 2014 following a period of restructuring and financial evaluation.
Mr Broadfoot said: “We are hoping to bring the prom back as soon as possible but it will definitely not be on in 2013. We have made that decision and it will not be reversed.
“From 2014 we will be looking at franchising events. If the prom goes ahead it will be put out to tender and we will provide the location. In future the stage will need to be paid for by whoever wants to hold the event.
“Every business in Britain is looking at their model right now and when we open on March 29 the castle will be gleaming but to do that you have to get your business model absolutely right.
“Something like the prom costs around £110,000 and that is private money, so the risk is taken by the family here. It isn’t subsidised and we only get some help but it is a very big budget.”
For almost 20 years music was provided by the National Symphony Orchestra of Scotland, conducted by Iain Sutherland, before the Royal Scottish National Orchestra took over providing the entertainment.
Mr Sutherland said he has contacted Mr Broadfoot and has offered his services, should the castle host the prom next year.
“I conducted and presented the shows right from the beginning and they were very successful,” Mr Sutherland said.
“However, the state of the economy just now and the fact that the tourist industry has never known such a bad year as 2012 has meant the prom has been cancelled.
“I have told David that I am standing at the ready to begin again whenever they feel they can do so.”
Mr Broadfoot encouraged fans of the historic site to “watch this space” in the coming months as the castle gets ready to reopen. He also announced a new partnership with a catering company that will help to take the venue forward in the new season.
“We still have lots of other events this year like the Glamis Gathering in May, the Highland games in June, vintage vehicles in July and Shakespeare in August, along with other events,” he added.
“Another great thing is that we have teamed up with Wilde Thyme Catering, who have just been named the best events caterers in Scotland. They are taking over here at Glamis and are major players. It’s phenomenal to work with a company of that stature.”
For more information on events visit glamis-castle.co.uk.