Homecoming Scotland – 2009

[Kintyre Forum News]

Can't remember where I read this yesterday but it caught my eye. Would be interesting to know the numbers of people with Kintyre connections who no longer stay here.

Anyway, I picked up on this tonight on a funding alert I received. Doesn't give you much time to apply but Whisky and Golf are two pillars!

Homecoming Scotland – Themed Events Programme

The Themed Events Programme provides a one-off, special funding opportunity for event organisers to access awards of between £5,000 and £50,000 to create or enhance event activity in 2009 that reflects the themes and supports the objectives of Homecoming Scotland. The objective of the Themed Events Programme is to develop a strong portfolio of activity for 2009 that will:

• Deliver additional tourism visits and revenue for Scotland.
• Engage with and motivate the Scottish Diaspora
• Celebrate Scotland’s outstanding contributions to the world
• Promote pride amongst Scots at home and abroad.

Themed Events Programme -The programme design will be driven by the central Homecoming theme, reflect our
culture and heritage and be guided by the following ‘pillars’:

• Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet
• Scottish Ancestry
• Whisky
• Golf
• Innovation & The Scottish Enlightenment

In addition to the Themed Events Programme, Homecoming Scotland 2009 will feature a number of Signature Events specifically commissioned for 2009, a rolling programme of year-round activity, a range of Partner Events and a dedicated UK and international marketing and communications programme. The deadline for applications is 26 February 2008.

www.homecomingscotland.com