Homecoming Scotland 2009 Finale Celebrations
A spectacular calendar of events will
mark the Finale to Scotland's first-ever Homecoming year from
November 26 - 30. Whether you're a Scot, of Scottish descent, or
simply love Scotland, you're invited to the party!
2009 has been an exceptional year. Inspired by the
250th anniversary of Robert Burns, more than 400 events
have celebrated Homecoming and Scotland’s unique achievements in
culture and heritage, science and innovation – and of course,
whisky and golf.
Still to come, Homecoming Scotland has
launched the biggest ever programme of events to mark St Andrew’s
Day, Scotland’s National Day.
The spectacular programme has more than 40
events taking place across the country from 26 - 30 November
2009.
From concerts and ceilidhs, parties and
parades, fireworks and fun, to music and much more, there’s so much
going on to mark the end of what has been a truly celebratory year
for Scotland.
Here’s a taster of our Homecoming Scotland Finale events.
At a Glance
There’s plenty of opportunity to join the
celebrations and do something for St Andrew’s Day this Homecoming
Year:
- Discover a recently unearthed collection of
handwritten letters to Irvine Burns Club from prominent figures in
Irvine’s Dear Mr Burns…
- Celebrate Scotland’s music with the cream of
young traditional musical talent at Inverness’
Ceòl Nam Fèis 2009 on Friday 27 November.
- Applaud some of the finest musicians who have
been influenced by Scotland and its rich musical heritage at
Homecoming Live - The Final Fling in Glasgow on Saturday 28
November.
- Enjoy an amazing showcase of Scottish
traditional music at the
Scots Trad Music Awards in Dumfries on Sunday 29 November.
- Party at an exciting programme of
free events in Edinburgh to commemorate St Andrew’s
Day, Monday 30 November.
- Attend a
St Andrew’s Day event around the world or host your very
own!
More Information
A huge range of Finale Celebrations will take
place across the country from the Highlands to Haddington, Dundee
to Dumfries and many locations in between. For full details and to
find out what’s happening in your area, download the
Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations programme or
order online to have one posted straight to your door.
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it happens, register for
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Join the Celebrations!
Visit the website for more information
about Homecoming Scotland
2009.
