A spectacular
calendar
of events will mark Scotland's first ever Homecoming year.
So,
whether you're a Scot, of Scottish descent, or simply love Scotland,
you're
invited to over 200 events taking place all over Scotland this year.
The
official press statement reads...
1.
Homecoming Scotland is a Scottish Government initiative managed by
EventScotland, the National Events Agency, in partnership with
VisitScotland, the National Tourism Agency.
2. Homecoming Scotland
2009 aims to
motivate people of Scottish descent, as well as those who simply love
Scotland, to come home in 2009 and take part in an inspirational
celebration of our
culture, heritage and the
many great contributions Scotland has given to the world.
3. 2009 marks the 250th
anniversary of
the birth of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with the
programme’s design guided by Scotland’s unique
position as
the home of Burns himself, Golf,
Whisky, great minds and
innovations,
rich culture and heritage and as the ancestral home of millions of
people of Scots descent worldwide.
4. For more information
on Homecoming
Scotland please visit homecomingscotland2009.com or contact Gayle
Wilson, PR Executive on 0131 472 2067.
It
was with great excitement that I first heard of Homecoming 09. Not
because it was an opportunity to make some extra money, but just the
thought of all that extra focus on Scotland and the fun things that
would result from a whole bunch of Scots having a grand party! I heard
about the plans as far back as last April and have been working on some
plans of my own since then. I had the opportunity of spending a week in
Scotland this April with VisitScotland and met Lord Sempill and his
wife. Lord Sempi;; is the 'Clan Chief' of the Homecoming Scotland 2009
organisation. He reports that things are going very well despite the
economic woes we are experiencing right now. I also met with a number
of the events organisors, tour companies, etc. It's 'all systems go'
for a great year. By the way...there are still a limited number of
"passports' available for the Gathering w/end in Edinburgh. (Call or
email me if you are interested)
I
would encourage you to consider taking that trip to Scotland that has
been on the back-burner for too long, and do it this year. You won't
regret it.
Click on the Homecoming logo at
top of page to access the Homecoming website.
