INSPIRATIONAL YEAR OF CELEBRATION DELIVERS FOR SCOTLAND

Glasgow Events

For more information on events taking place in Glasgow throughout the Homecoming year and to download a copy of The Glasgow Diary, visit: http://www.seeglasgow.com/seeglasgow/whatson

Local Homecoming Events in Glasgow:

“Greetin Glasgow: A Walking Tour of the East End”
Dates: Throughout the Year
Venue: East end of Glasgow
A walking tour of the east end of Glasgow taking you off the tourist trail. From social history to architecture, murder and riots. A history of the real Glasgow.
www.greetinglasgow.com
Call 07751976935 to book a tour.

There Once Was a Dream That Was Burns, It Shall be Realised at Oran Mor
Dates: Tuesday 28th July
Venue: Glasgow
Burns Film Benefit Concert - showcasing great Scottish talent in aid of keeping the Burns film project alive and spreading the word about Homecoming.

The Sweet Charity Homecoming Ball 2009
Dates: Friday 21st August
Venue: The Radisson Hotel, Glasgow
An annual fundraiser for the sweetie industry in Scotland. Attendees can be from the industry or anyone involved in retailing, wholesaling or manufacturing confectionary in Scotland from the smallest fudge and toffee shop to the largest international manufacturer. The 2009 Ball will feature a fun filled night of all that Scotland loved in Music and Dance and will feature the works of Rabbie burns in celebration of his 250th anniversary.
www.sweetcharity.net/scotland

World Record Ceilidh
Dates: Thursday 24th September
Venue: The Arches, Glasgow
This event, hosted by Glasgow University International Society, will provide an array of entertainment including a samba band, an accomplished live Ceilidh band and HITA DJs throughout the night who will be playing a mix of world/popular dance music of all genres.
http://www.internationalsociety.co.uk/ (contact: guinternational@gla.ac.uk)

View the event flyer

TBC - Together Beat Cancer
Saturday 24th October
The Art School, 168 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RQ
£10.00 + Booking Fee
Tickets: Available from Ticket Scotland (Online: http://www.tickets-scotland.com/ or Phone: 0870 220 1116)
Doors: 20:00 - 03:00
TBC is an amalgamation of a live gig and club, showcasing the very best in contemporary Scottish music of all styles, while raising funds for Cancer Research in Scotland.

Beginning with live bands to keep you rocking and singing, interspersed with raffle prizes presented by our compere, and concluding with some of the best contemporary electronic music to keep you dancing to the early hours!

The line-up includes The Fire & I (www.myspace.com/thefireandi), Pearl & The Puppets (Www.myspace.com/pearlandthepuppets), Mr Kil (www.myspace.com/mrkil) and Harvey McKay (www.myspace.com/harvproducer)
www.tbcscotland.com

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Robert Burns 1759 - 2009

Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, the newly established Centre for Robert Burns Studies at the University of Glasgow is hosting a three-day conference from 15 to 17 January 2009 celebrating all aspects of Burns's life and works.

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Celtic Connections Homecoming Celebrations

Honouring Burns' influence on Scottish Music, Celtic Connections celebrates his legacy with their biggest event to date.

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Burns Illuminated

Glasgow's City Chambers will be illuminated with the story of Burns told in sound and light from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th January.

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Auld Lang Syne

The cream of Scotland's folk scene join 'Homecoming guests' for a major celebration of Burns and his legacy.

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12 Hour Burns Concert

Immerse yourself in the work of Burns or simply dip in and out.

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Burns Ceilidh Night

As the central focus for the Celtic Connections festival, join us for a huge celebration of Burns at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

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Homecoming Suite

The Homecoming Suite reinvigorates the relationship between traditional and classical music in specially-commissioned works from leading composers and musicians, performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and conducted by Garry Walker.

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Jamaican Burns Night

A carnival of Scottish and reggae sounds and flavours, this unique Burns night takes inspiration from what might have been had Burns made his planned trip to Jamaica.

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Mackintosh 100

2009 marks the centenary of The Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art, the architectural masterpiece of Glasgow's outstanding architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

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Bringing It All Back Home

Celebrating the traditional songs and tunes which crossed the Atlantic with emigrants over the last 300 years and formed a key bedrock of American roots music...

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Bringing It All Back Home

Celebrating the traditional songs and tunes which crossed the Atlantic with emigrants over the last 300 years and formed a key bedrock of American roots music...

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Glasgow Film Festival - Great Scots!

Great Scots! is a season of films and special events during the Glasgow Film Festival that celebrates the dazzling achievements of Scotland's top actors and filmmakers.

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Aye Write! The Bank of Scotland Book Festival

Aye Write! is an annual literature festival which in 2009 will celebrate the best of Scottish and international writers.

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Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Come home to Glasgow for a laugh at Europe's largest comedy festival.

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Be Near Me (Glasgow)

In an outstanding new adaptation, the National Theatre of Scotland brings Ayrshire novelist Andrew O'Hagan's gripping book Be Near Me to the stage.

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Smith in Glasgow '09

Contributing to Homecoming Scotland's celebration of great Scottish minds and innovations, Smith in Glasgow '09, held at the University of Glasgow, marks the 250th anniversary of the publication of Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments.

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Inspired

Inspired is an exhibition of contemporary art inspired by the life, poetry and songs of Robert Burns, featuring work by a distinguished group of artists from the UK and overseas.

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King's Park Brass presents Homecoming Brass

King's Park Brass and guests mark the Year of Homecoming with a concert celebrating Burns, Scotland, and Scotland's place in the world.

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Homecoming Scotland Children's Art Exhibition

The Scottish Football Museum teamed up with Education Services at Glasgow City Council to create an art competition which will champion the Homecoming Scotland theme at the home of Scottish football.

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Homecoming Trad Music Sessions (Glasgow)

Over 300 Homecoming Trad Music Sessions will take place across the country throughout the year celebrating the contribution of traditional music to Scottish culture.

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Auchentoshan Celebratory Homecoming Tour

Join us at Auchentoshan, Glasgow's Malt Whisky distillery and home to the number 1 Lowland Single Malt.

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Burns' Gift

May Day Weekend, in the year marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns...

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Homecoming Whisky Auction

Have you ever wanted to taste history? Join us for a live auction from 8:30am at McTear's Rare & Collectable Whisky Auction giving you the chance to win some of the rarest bottles of Scotland's national drink.

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St Columba Church Homecoming Gathering

St Columba Church of Scotland in St Vincent Street, Glasgow, is organising a special weekend event to celebrate Homecoming 2009.

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Ubiquitous Chip - Whisky Tastings and Whisky inspired Menu

The Chip and Stravaigin have long been championing all things Scottish and what could be more Scottish than Whisky.

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Alexander Stoddart: Drawings and Models

Robert Burns, Adam Smith and James Clerk Maxwell are among the Great Scots celebrated in the work of Scottish sculptor, Alexander Stoddart.

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Greetin Glasgow: A Walking Tour of the East End

A walking tour of the east end of Glasgow.

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Glasgow International Jazz Festival Ltd

Jazz is, by its very nature, innovative. Join us for the 23rd annual Glasgow International Jazz Festival featuring world-class jazz, funk, soul, blues and world music.

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International Genealogy Festival

In celebration of the Year of Homecoming, University of Strathclyde hosts Scotland's first International Genealogy Festival.

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This Is Who We Are (Glasgow)

This exhibition demonstrates the strong influence of Scots abroad when they travelled and named 1000 Canadian towns after their homeland.

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FOUNDATION Glasgow - the growth of a city

An animated history of the birth and growth of Glasgow

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Piping Live! Music of the Clans

Hear the best in piping music from around the world in Glasgow.

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Taste of the Tattoo (Glasgow)

In celebration of Scotland's Year of Homecoming, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for the first time in its history, will also be going on tour to selected venues.

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World Pipe Band Championships

8,000 pipes & drums, 200 bands, 1 world champion!

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The Great Scottish Run

The Great Scottish Run is Scotland's greatest race and the largest mass participation sporting event in the country, including half marathon, 10k and 3k Junior runs.

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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (Glasgow)

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra presents a fun-filled evening of lively and nostalgic music and song, including themes of Burns and Homecoming.

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Irn Bru Can Clan

Irn Bru, Scotland's iconic soft drink, present a humdinger of a Homecoming celebration on Glasgow Green on 13th September.

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Zig Zag. The Paths of Robert Burns (Glasgow)

For the first time ever, some of the 36,000 objects from Scotland's national collection of treasures associated with Robert Burns will be brought together in a major touring exhibition.

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James Watt, Head of Steam

One hundred and twenty Inverclyde schoolchildren and Scottish Opera perform 'James Watt, Head of Steam' - a short opera based on the life and times of world-renowned Scottish scientist James Watt.

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The Memory Projector: Celebrating Beautiful Journeys

A unique theatre project on the banks of the River Clyde.

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BBC Good Food Show Scotland

The BBC Good Food Show Scotland celebrates Scotland's unique food and drink heritage, and in this, the year of Scottish Homecoming, we'll be making it more special than ever!

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St Andrew's Festival as part of Shindig

To mark the end of Homecoming, the St Andrews Festival is teaming up with Shindig this year to provide Glasgow's residents and visitors with four nights of Scottish music song and dance.

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Shindig 2009

Shindig 2009 extends the musical celebration launched by Homecoming Live ? The Final Fling! into the heart of Glasgow with a weekend of free music and dance in George Square.

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The Homecoming Series SCO (Glasgow)

In the Year of Homecoming, the SCO celebrates some significant Scottish composers with special performances of their work.

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RSNO - The 09/10 Season: St Andrew's Party with Phil and Aly

Join Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain and the RSNO's very ownJohn Logan, as well as special guests for a St Andrew's Night party to remember.

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Homecoming Live - The Final Fling

A unique extravaganza that will celebrate Scotland's contribution to the worldwide music scene over the St Andrew's Day Weekend.

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Homecoming Scotland Tartan Clef Awards 2009

Homecoming Scotland Tartan Clef Awards (HSTCMA) is an annual showcase of the Scottish music scene's great and good.

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