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Issue 40 - Scotland Events

Scotland Magazine Issue 40

Scotland Magazine Issue 40
August 2008

 

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Scotland Events

Scotland Events (Issue 40)

Across Scotland, throughout 2009
First Minister Alex Salmond has unveiled the nationwide programme for “Homecoming 2009” which will include more than 100 events to celebrate Scotland's first ever year of Homecoming.

Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns, Homecoming 2009 will be a celebration of the great contributions Scotland has made to the world. It's also a chance for Scots around the globe to reconnect and engage with their heritage.

The programme of events has been organised around five main themes – Robert Burns, Whisky, Golf, Great Scottish Minds and Innovations and Scotland's culture and heritage. Highlights include a Burns 250th anniversary weekend, including a campaign to create the world's biggest “virtual Burns Supper” celebration.

A celebration of the Caledonian Canal will involve a flotilla travelling the length of the canal from Fort William to Inverness, and one of the largest clan gatherings in history will be held in Edinburgh www.homecoming2009.com

The Enchanted Forest Pitlochry,
17 Oct - 2 Nov 2008
Perthshire's renowned sound and light show returns for its sixth year. The show includes a spectacular 10 minute choreographed display with high level aerial lighting effects, coloured water jets and smoke. After the show visitors will be able to follow the illuminated path around the loch and through the forest where they will be taken on a kaleidoscopic tour of the seasons www.enchantedfo...

 

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