Perhaps you're planning a trip to Scotland in 2009 or you've already visited. Maybe you live in Scotland and are taking a holiday at home this year or are inviting friends and family to take part in the Homecoming celebrations. If so, share your plans, your recommendations and your experiences here.
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It is our Golden Wedding Anniversary on 15th August this year. On that date in 1959 we Honeymooned for a week in Edinburgh. We have only been back once and only visited the royal yacht. We hope to come up this year and once again explore the town. We are definitely touring Scotland for the whole of June, travelling up the coast to Aberdeen, the whisky trail, Inverness etc. We visit scotland at least 3-4 times each year and never tire of the scenery and welcoming people.
Mrs. Enid and Mr. Geoffrey Brian Mackey | Woodham, Newton Aycliffe. Co. Durham
I always holiday in Scotland because I love the atmosphere which the people of Scotland create. The scenery always makes be feel better when I am down. We have tried our best through the years to explore every village, town and city in Scotland. We have brought our children up to enjoy the history of Scotland and to love the outdoor life which is in abundence in Scotland.
Morag Rennie | Airdrie
I am very excited to participate in this unique celebration. I look forward to meeting more Scots from around the world! We're coming from California and will be joining our clan chief in Edinburgh, where there will be a clan tent. After the festivities we will then travel to George's estate, Finlaystone in Renfrewshire, for a clan gathering. We plan to be in Scotland for two weeks during which time I will be visiting with two cousins from Paisley and Ayr.
Virginia (Ginger) Thompson | San Diego, CA, USA
I'm the chair of a new textile art group called Luib na Lùban (In Amongst the Stitches) which was set up to organise our Stitches on the Bridge project to cover the Skye Bridge with knitting and crochet. All the information is available at our website: www.stitchesonthebridge.co.uk
Alison Orr | Balmacara, Kyle
Barrmill Jolly Beggars BC held a Robert W Service Verse-Speaking competition. 90 young people and 9 adults took part. We also fed everyone - 250 folk - who attended. Small event, but we played our part!
Donald L Reid | Beith, Ayrshire
I visited Scotland for the first time this month, with my daughter and son. We spent one week in Edinburgh, attended the Military Tatto, and then one week driving through the Highlands. We were told we the first Latinamericans to visit many of the places. It was an incredible experience that I plan to repeat as soon as I can. Don't have a drop of scottish blood, but I've never felt so much at home away from home anywhere else. Caledonia has been and will be in my heart forever.
Silvia Evia | Uruguay
I will be coming over in late July bringing a few friends with me. We will be celebrating with the Macphersons on August 1 and 2. After two days on Skye, we will travel to Inverness to join all the Clans of Clan Chattan to celebrate 400th Anniversary of the Bond of Union of Clan Chattan. We will visit Culloden Battlefield, attend a dinner hosted by the Provost of Inverness, attend the always popular Moy Sports Fair.
Carl McIntosh | South Carolina, USA
Since years I am fascinated of the history, the tradition and the bond of the scottish residents to their land. Although I never was in Scotland, my wife, my daughter and I (AT LONG LAST) are going on a short trip to Edinburgh from 12th till 15th of April! This visit will be the cornerstone of the next step I have in my head for years - I want to immigrate with my family to Scotland and be a part of the wonderfull community. In my heart I allways was a Scotsman! (Frank from Germany)
marlos@gmx.de | Germany
I will be returning the latter part of the year to perform music & exhibit paintings in NorthEastOpenStudios in early September, in Cults with fellow painter & musician Ian Logan. 25% of all proceeds from painting & print sales goes to Scottish Traditional Music & Song Association for 2009.
Jan Clizer | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Whilst tracing our family history, i found that my Gt Grandmother was a Scots Lass. She was born in the parish of Dreghorn Ayrshire. I intend to visit the Homecoming and also the Dundonald Games as my Gt,Gt Grandfather was from the parish of Dundonald. I hope to find family connections someware along the line.
Michael Dawson | Manchester