Just back from the Homecoming 2014 launch at Hopetoun House.
So...
They have announced 101 supported or partnership events across Scotland in 2014.
Mike Cantly, head of Visit Scotland spoke, saying Homecoming was a 'no brainer'. That we need to get behind the events and promote Scotland.
Then Alex Salmond spoke - said 2009 was an 'enormous success' and we could do even better next year. They have invested 5.5 million initial investment and were aiming for a massive return to the economy (think it was 44 million).
He went onto to 'very quickly' mention some events:
Scottish Brass Band Festival
3 day Bannockburn event was the 'epicentre' - they are aiming to attract 50,000 visitors.
Hebredian Tattoo
Ryder Cup
Commonwealth Games
Hopetoun House Fair
50th Anniversary of Forth Road Bridge (Alex Salmond joked that he was there at the opening)
Alex Salmond said the 2009 Homecoming was announced in August 2008 - so this time they are ahead of schedule.
He said once success was established they would look at rolling out these themes again.
There were no questions afterwards, and no mention of Clans.
We were given a pamplet as we were leaving - but it was very general. They have listed events on the homecoming website:
http://www.homecomingscotland.com/
We are now in the process of going through all these events and seeing what clan related ones there are.
Notably Glamis is being described as 'International Arts Festival'
http://www.visitscotland.com/info/events/the-spiri...
We'll keep you up to date.
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