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July Highlights

Scotland 5 Year of HomecomIng Is Well and truly underway with a vast range of inspirational events and activities taking place all overthe country. There

are more than 300 events to choose from. Here are some of the highlights:

Date: July 15-18 Location: Across Stornoway

Homecoming Day at The Open

. and The Open Championship Date: July15,July16- 19 ‘- Location: Ailsa Course. Turnberry

,‘ .. The Hidden Jewel

'Date: Julyi7- 23 Location: Dunollie House. Oban

Art on the Map Date: July 17- August 16

Location: Across the Outer Hebrides

North East Clan Fortnight

' Date: July 18 - August 3

Location: Across Aberdeen City and Shire

International Genealogy Festival

' Date: July 21 -24 . Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

The Wickerman Festival

Date: July 24- 25 Location: East Kirkcarswell, Dundrennan. Kirkcudbright

TGuildtown Bluegrass

Music Festival Date: July 31 - August 3 . Location: Guildtown Village Hall. Guildtown '

and Perth Theatre

The Gathering 2009

Set in Edinburgh's majestic Holyrood Park on July 25 and 26, The Gathering 2009's world class Highland Games are a first for Scotland's capital city. Featuring international Highland athletes. outstanding pipers and captivating Highland dancers plus a fantastic live music line—up and Scotland's finest food and drink! Enjoy a real feast of entertainment and fun for all the family! Date: July 25—26

Location: Holyrood Park. Edinburgh

Homecoming Scotland 2009

Check out more Homecoming Events Gmde“? events in the latest edition of the Homecoming Scotland Events Guide

free with this week's issue of The List.

Register for programme updates at: homecomingscotland2009.com

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The SCOttiSh Homecoming Scotland is a Scottish Government initiative Government managed by EventScotland in partnership with VisitScotland.