Homecoming Scotland 2009 is a unique celebration of Scotland and its history marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns and a series of events designed to attract people of Scottish ancestry to visit Scotland.

The campaign, organised by EventScotland and VisitScotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, and part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, claims that "for every single Scot in their native land, there are thought to be at least five more overseas who can claim Scottish ancestry."

2009 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, the national poet. In addition to Burns-related events, the other four themes of the Homecoming will be Scotland's culture and heritage, great Scottish minds and innovations, golf and whisky.

For more information check out

The Official Homecoming Site: www.homecomingscotland.com

Young Scot’s Homecoming Site: www.youngscothomecoming.org