Archive for the ‘Scotland’ Category

Scotland Rings in the New Year in Style

Scotland will bid farewell to the Homecoming 2009 year and welcome in the New Year with a five-day long “Hogmanay” celebration. What is known to many as New Year’s Eve has historically been known in Scotland as ‘Cake Day’, ‘Old Year’s Night’, and is now universally known as ‘Hogmanay.’

November 27, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

Scotland – Day Dreaming in the Land of Magic

Blairgowrie, Edinburgh, Stirling, beautiful nature and living history through the eyes of a first-time traveler to Scotland. Imagine you suddenly find yourself plunged into an idyllic atmosphere, where deep-green hills gently surround you in an endless embrace, and a swirling river flows, tirelessly letting the memories of the dreamlike sound of bagpipes vibrate in the [...]

November 23, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

Play Golf On 2009 And 2010 British Open Courses – Connoisseurs Scotland Offers A Rare Chance To Experience Golf On Two Of The World’s Most Famous Links

Edinburgh, Scotland, November 2009 –This spring, Connoisseurs Scotland welcomes golf enthusiasts to visit the birthplace of golf and experience golf on two (or more) of the most impressive courses in the world — where immaculate turf, spectacular views and luxury accommodations are all to be expected. Golfers swing their clubs at St. Andrew’s Old Course [...]

November 17, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

The Irvine Burns Club of Scotland celebrates its First-Time Exhibit “Dear Mr. Burns…” to celebrate Homecoming 2009

This fall the Irvine Burns Club will stage the first-time exhibition “Dear Mister Burns ..,” a fascinating exhibition of handwritten letters to the Irvine Burns Club from leading men and women whose ranks include political icons, literary giants, sporting legends and many other prominent Scotsman from both here and abroad. Americans will be familiar with [...]

November 10, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

Scotland Calls ‘Andrews’ From Around the World

St Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland, and to help celebrate this national day on 30 November, VisitScotland, the national tourist organization, is calling all people with the equivalent name of Andrew to get in touch and have the chance to win a trip to Scotland.

October 22, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

Major New Glasgow Arts Centre is Unique in the UK and a Landmark in the City’s Cultural Development

A major new centre for the arts and creativity will open in Glasgow tomorrow, 12 September, heralding a new chapter in the city’s cultural development. Funded by Glasgow City Council, The National Lottery through the Scottish Arts Council, Scottish Enterprise and The Merchant City Townscape Heritage Initiative, Trongate 103 will offer opportunities for visitors to [...]

September 11, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

Highlights of Highland Homecoming Programme Revealed

Spectacular street theatre, heart-rending storytelling, new musical compositions, stunning visuals – new iconic images of the Highlands as you’ve never seen them before.

August 5, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

The 78th Highlanders Pipr Band from Canada Begin Journey to “The Worlds” in Scotland

One of Canada’s most successful pipe bands, the 78th Fraser Highlanders are urging fans from their home city of Toronto (Campbellville, Ontario) to travel to the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland (August 15th) to support them in their pursuit of the 2009 World Champions title.

July 6, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

Homecoming at Dunollie, Scotland

The Scottish town of Oban will come alive with drama and history from 17 to 23 July 2009 when an innovative theatre production, The Hidden Jewel, is performed on the move at and around Dunollie Castle, ancient seat of the Clan MacDougall. The outdoor event, presented by The MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust, is part [...]

July 3, 2009 Posted in: Scotland

Be part of the world’s largest clan gathering in Scotland

The Gathering 2009 is the biggest clan gathering ever and will be the unmissable event in Scotland this year. A world-class line up for the Highland Games and Scottish Festival taking place in the centre of the capital city, on 25 and 26 July is bringing Scotland fans home in their droves during the year [...]