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What to See and Do
In the year of Homecoming there is loads going on in Scotland, find the best places to see and the most exciting things to do!
Arran Outdoor & Walking Festival
A good day's walking is not just about getting out into the countryside for some exercise; it's about discovering landscape, history and culture, sharing the clean air and epic views with friends and setting yourself a challenge. Surely there can be no better place than Scotland to enjoy walking at its best? Known as "Scotland in Miniature", this summer visit the Isle of Arran for some of the best walking routes with experienced guides. View full details
Classical Music Festivals
Classical music and Scotland go together beautifully; the epic landscapes and breathtaking scenery offer a perfectly natural backdrop to classical music. View full details
Edinburgh Cultural Events
Edinburgh is a hub of creativity during the summer months, when you can discover a host of exciting events just waiting to inspire and amaze you. View full details
Explore Scotland and discover your Perfect Experience
Turn your next break in Scotland into something really special and find your Perfect Experience: From exploring one of Scotland's grandest estates on a nature trail to touring the Highlands in a classic car, there's a perfect experience for everyone in Scotland, just waiting to be discovered. View full details
Spotlight on Mull
Though just a short ferry ride from Oban on the mainland, the Isle of Mull is one of Scotland's "must visit" destinations, awash with enough history, attractions, wildlife and local haunts to keep you coming back again and again. View full details
Edinburgh International Book Festival & Wigtown Book Festival
Lovers of literature should be sure to join these fantastic literary festivals, which both have a special programme to mark Homecoming Scotland 2009. View full details
Largs Viking Festival
The Viking Festival celebrates the town's historical heritage with an 8-day programme of special events View full details
Glasgow River Festival
Even today, the term Clydebuilt is a sure sign of quality and endurance throughout the world's shipping industry. All along Glasgow's historic River Clyde are attractions that delve into the famous thouroughfare's successful and eventful shipbuilding past. View full details
The Gathering
Whether you're a Scot abroad coming back to your homeland, or indeed a 'local', put the weekend of 25 - 26 July in your calendar and prepare to be part of history. View full details
Height of the Hebridean Summer
With deserted beaches, tranquil waters, an abundance of wildlife and a thriving community focus on local culture and the arts, there are endless reasons to visit the Outer Hebrides. This summer however, the chain of islands, on the very north-west edge of Europe will be hosting what is perhaps the most diverse and unique array of festivals anywhere outside of Edinburgh's August festivals! View full details
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