Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrated the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth. We also celebrated some of Scotland’s great contributions to the world: golf, whisky, great minds and innovations and Scotland’s rich ancestry and culture.
To read the latest Homecoming Scotland 2009 news stories, please click on the articles listed below:
One of the world’s most inspiring literary festivals has created a new video showcasing their highlights of Homecoming Year.
Scotland outperformed the rest of the UK in attracting overseas visitors last summer.
Edinburgh marked the Finale Celebrations with a lively programme of events, including a fun-packed family festival in St Andrew Square Garden.
Kilmarnock smashed the Guinness World Record for the Largest Bowl of Porridge, kicking off the town’s Homecoming Finale.
SDI San Jose host a Homecoming Finale & St Andrews night Celebration reception in San Francisco
The Parade saw various illuminated characters light up a chilly winter night in Glasgow's city centre.
The historic town of St Andrews celebrated Homecoming Scotland's finale and Scotland's patron saint
Stirling celebrated the finale of Homecoming Scotland 2009 with a unique fashion show, 'To See The Sky'
See the first pictures back from our one of our key Finale Celebrations in Dumfries.
East Lothian, birthplace of the national flag in 832 AD, celebrates St. Andrew's Day
Scottish music fans converged in Glasgow for the flagship music event of Scotland's Year of Homecoming.
The Illuminated Art Car Parade in Edinburgh - part of our finale celebrations.
Picture Slideshow - Dundee Celebrates Homecoming Scotland’s Finale
Carrick Academy’s St Andrew’s Night Finale in Maybole was a phenomenal success. Click here for our photo slideshow...
Click here for a wee taster of the events taking part in the biggest ever St Andrew's Do.