homecoming scotland
introduction
Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns.
A year-long, country-wide programme of events will celebrate some of Scotland’s greatest contributions to the world: Burns himself, Whisky, Golf, Great Scottish Minds and Innovations and the country’s rich culture and heritage. Whether you’re a Scot or you just love Scotland, 2009 will be a fantastic year to come home. Welcome! - all overseas visitors to Scotland, from USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Europe – in fact the world over. Trace your roots. Explore your Scottish ancestry!
The Homecoming Scotland celebrations formally kick off on the weekend of Robert Burns’ 250th anniversary – 24 – 25 January 2009 and run right through to St Andrews Day – 30th November 2009.
Have a look at our recommended hotels in Edinburgh below for visitors to Scotland for the 2009 Homecoming. Many Edinburgh hotels will be promoting Homecoming Scotland hotel deals, offers and packages and these will feature on this page as they become available.
- Find out more about Homecoming Scotland 2009
- Find out more about Ancestral Scotland
- Find out more about Homecoming Scotland events 2009
- Find our more about The Gathering 2009
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Tickets for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2010/2011; the greatest celebration of New Year in the world, are on-sale later this year!
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