Year of Homecoming

Strathaven resident and Minister for Culture, Linda Fabiani MSP, is encouraging East Kilbride residents to enjoy the Year of Homecoming, when many cultural events will be taking place to celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the birth of the country’s national poet   Robert Burns.

During the Year of Homecoming ex-patriot Scots and the descendents of the worldwide Scottish diaspora are being encouraged to return to Scotland to participate in the variety of activities that have already been organised to welcome them and give them a taste of what Scotland has to offer.

Ms Fabiani said:
“This is a very special year due to the number of events that are being organised specifically to celebrate Scotland’s culture. There is a great variety of activities taking place from concerts, comedy, exhibitions, sporting events and much more.

“So far nothing has been organised in East Kilbride but if a local artist wants to put something on in conjunction with the Year of Homecoming then they would be contributing to what is already proving to be a very popular occasion with 300 events currently organised across the country and more set to be added.

“There are a great many events taking place within the general Glasgow area and Hamilton Town House is hosting its own event when the well known singer Alastair McDonald performs with other artists a Celebration O’Burns at the end of January.

“There will be something to entertain everyone and with the celebrations running all year it is a terrific opportunity to enjoy an evening out and see the excellent entertainment that Scotland has to offer.”