Make Your Homecoming Scotland 2009 Experience Special With Your Own Edinburgh Home From Home With Dickins...
Homecoming Scotland 2009 is the first ever year long programme of events to highlight Scotland's great contributions to the world: Robert Burns (the 250th Anniversary of his birth), golf, whisky, great minds and innovations and Scotland's rich ancestry and culture.
Renting a special self catering, vacation apartment is the best way you can experience life in Edinburgh. Retrace the footsteps of your ancestors whilst staying in a historical apartment; furnished and equipped to high modern standards. You can save money too as vacation apartments are very cost effective when compared to the equivalent standard hotel and start from just £300/week for a one bedroom apartment...
"Your charming flat was just what a holiday let should be; quiet, romantic, centrally located and homey in the very best sense of the word. I especially loved making meals in the perfect Scottish kitchen of my dreams"
Sue Grady
Scotland's ancient capital city, Edinburgh, is the perfect place to base yourself for your Homecoming Scotland 2009 experience because...
- Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns took Edinburgh by storm; extremely popular with the ladies, he effectively achieved today's equivalent of stardom. Lady Stair's House is an Edinburgh museum celebrating Scotland's literary trinity of Burns, Scott and Stevenson. Every year, on 25 January, the anniversary of his birth, Scots celebrate Burns Night with a Burns Supper, a traditional celebration consisting of speeches, music and song dedicated to the poet's life and work.
- Some of the most famous golf courses in the world are to be found within an hour of Edinburgh but the first game of golf was played at Bruntsfield Links in Edinburgh in 1456. The Golf East Lothian Passport gives you the opportunity to play on some of Scotland's most famous courses, such as Gullane No 2 & No 3 (www.golfeastlothian.com).
- The Scotch Whisky Experience on Castlehill, Edinburgh is a place to discover the secrets of the "water of life" with tours and tastings. You can also join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society which is the world's leading specialist in single malt, single cask and cask strength whiskies and has two Edinburgh clubs on Queen Street and The Vaults, Leith with regular fascinating events (www.smws.co.uk).
- The Scottish Enlightenment was the period in 18th century Scotland characterised by an outpouring of intellectual and scientific accomplishments by figures such as; Adam Smith, Sir Walter Scott and David Hume. An English visitor to Edinburgh during the heyday of the Scottish Enlightenment remarked: "Here I stand at what is called the Cross of Edinburgh, and can, in a few minutes, take 50 men of genius and learning by the hand".
- General Register House on Edinburgh's Princes Street is home to the ScotlandsPeople Centre, the place to start your explorations in to your Scottish Ancestry. During the Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrations there will be exhibitions on famous Scots tracing back their Scottish roots.
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'...We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Edinburgh and the location of the holiday stay, it couldn't have been more perfect for our purposes. We will certainly recommend and use your services on another occasion. Thank you for making ours' an enjoyable stay.'
Brian Steward
Key Edinburgh Homecoming Scotland 2009 events
29 December 2008
Torch Light Procession featuring an effigy of Scotland's iconic symbol the Lion Rampant.
30 December 2008
'The Dancin' highlighting the international influence of Scottish dance featuring Highland Line Dancing and Bollywood inspired dance.
31 December 2008
Hogmanay celebrations including world renowned street party, live music and fireworks display.
1 January 2009
Feet First showcasing Scottish street performance and outdoor art. A family event based around the theme of first footing taking place on the Royal Mile on New Years day.
25 January 2009
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Official opening of Homecoming Scotland 2009 featuring events planned in key locations around Scotland including 'World Burns Night' celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
6-18 April 2009
Edinburgh International Science Festival showcasing the great contributions Scots have made to scientific and technological advances.
May 2009
Whisky Month kicking off at the biggest ever spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, the distilleries open their doors to visitors and locals alike.
17 - 28 June 2009
Edinburgh International Film Festival will be celebrating Scottish filmmakers.
25 & 26 July 2009
The Gathering be a part of history; join clan members from around the world to witness Scotland's largest ever Highland Games.
7-30 August 2009
Edinburgh International Festival Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre.
7-29 August 2009
Military Tattoo one of Scotland's iconic events presents a unique blend of music and military theatre set against the back drop of a flood lit Edinburgh Castle.
15-31 August 2009
International Book Festival the world's largest celebration of the written word providing a unique opportunity to celebrate and debate Scotland's rich literary and cultural heritage.
14 August -
6 September 2009
Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival providing an inspirational mix of theatre, comedy, music, dance and children's entertainment in Scotland's stunning, iconic capital city.
September 2009
Doors Open Day's (various locations around Scotland) an opportunity to get behind-the-scenes of some of Scotland's best-loved and least-known architectural gems.
15-31 October 2009
Highland Homecoming includes a fortnight long series of events, that will explore and celebrate the way Scots have shaped countries and communities around the world.
28-30 November 2009
Homecoming Scotland's spectacular finale weekend including Scotland's popular musicians from traditional Scottish Folk heroes to the most cutting edge contemporary Scottish bands.
Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home want you to have the experience of a lifetime at Homecoming Scotland 2009. We'll do everything we can to help you make the very most of your homecoming trip to Edinburgh. As well as helping you with the various events going on throughout the year, we have an intimate knowledge of all the apartments and houses we look after, ensuring that we can find you your perfect Edinburgh home from home.
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