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Homecoming Scotland 2009
Homecoming Scotland 2009 is a Scottish Government initiative, co-ordinated by EventScotland, that marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns by co-ordinating a year long series of Events that will motivate people of Scottish descent, as well as those who love Scotland, to come home in 2009 and take part in an inspirational celebration of our culture, heritage and the many contributions Scotland has given the world.
Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates more than Burns. There are 5 main pillars for activity:
1. Burns
2. Golf
3. Whisky
4. Scottish Ancestry
5. Scottish Enlightenment and Innovation
The objectives of Homecoming Scotland are to:
1. Delivery additional tourism visits and revenue for Scotland
2. Engage and motivate the Scottish Diaspora
3. Celebrate Scotland’s outstanding contribution to the world
4. Promote pride amongst Scots at home and abroad.
Announcement of Rolling Programme Grant Scheme
EventScotland have launched their Rolling Programme, which underpins their Signature and Themed events programmes, and will contribute to the objectives of Homecoming Scotland 2009. The Rolling Programme will provide grant support to a series of 10 – 15 programmes of activity running for the period 25 January to 30 November 2009. The budget for the Rolling Programme is £500,000 and awards between £10,000 and £50,000 will be granted.
Expressions of interest should be registered with the Homecoming Team at EventScotland by 1st April 2008 and the intention is that all funding will be committed by 30 June 2008.
For Further Information on the Rolling Programme:
Rolling Programme Guidlines (243KB)
Or contact:
Joanne Deponio
Rolling Programme Manager
Homecoming Scotland
Tel 0131 472 2414
Joanne.deponio@eventscotland.org
Further information on Homecoming Scotland 2009 see:
www.homecomingscotland.com