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The Perth and Kinross contribution to Homecoming
Scotland 2009 will be four diverse and exciting
special musical events, as Provost of Perth &
Kinross John Hulbert explained: "The International
Youth Tattoo, Guildtown Bluegrass Festival,
Perthshire Amber, and Polish Spring
represent a fabulous, eclectic mix that will
really appeal, both to friends of Scotland old and
new". If you cannee
get here in '09, then make sure you do in
2010! Paul McLean; MCLEANSCOTLAND |
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PERTH AMBER 2009
music festival with DOUGIE MACLEAN
Ideas such as the
whisky & beers of Scotland
tour or
scenic Perthshire
tour, the
long weekend
tour, superb stuff!
ALL connected
to the Amber Festival. Come and enjoy the
events with the local Maclean's! says Paul;
"I have been to New Hampshire in the Fall,
come here and see our Fall, it's superb" |
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The
Masters
World Championships
Heavyweight
highland games with competitors from around
the world at Inverness 18 and 19 July
2009 Scotland. Many from the 2006 games are
returning, including Paul's friend Sveinung
Tangstad from Norway. Just a week or so
before the Gathering in Edinburgh, why not
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PERTH; THE HOME OF
MCLEANSCOTLAND If we can't show you Perth, who can?
With so much to see and do
in and around Perth itself, you will not be
disappointed whatever time of year - always
something going on! Ourselves and the local
government working together in 2009. Not
only 2009, we are working together for the
fantastic 800 year
celebrations in 2010 also. |
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Braemar
Gathering
Whisky Tour 3-7
September 2009 4 nights B&B accommodation in
Pitlochry,
4 fully cooked Scottish
breakfasts,Distillery visits, ticket to the
Braemar Highland Games, Luxury transport for
five days. Fully guided with tour notes.
Come on over and mix it with the locals and
Royalty, aye the
royal family are always present at Braemar. |
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Of course there is also the
Gathering of the Clans in July!
What can we say about this one? For anyone
with a Scottish connection - you have to be
there! MCLEANSCOTLAND are one of the
official tour agents for this exciting one -
off event. We have many tours and packages
available, something to suit everyone - but
hurry, it will arrive before you know it! |
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MCLEANSCOTLAND
OFFER MANY
Homecoming
WHISKY TOURS
Spirit of Speyside Whisky
Festival whisky, music, food and fun. Enjoy 10
days of unique events throughout Speyside. Friday
May 1 - Sunday May 10, Various venues. We
also have our very own exclusive whisky tour
just before the big gathering;
www.mcleanscotland.co.uk/madwhiskytour2.asp
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Whisky homecoming
Acknowledged as Scotland's national drink, whisky -
in the Gaelic, uisge beatha (pronounced oosh-ga beh-huh),
meaning water of life - has been produced here for
longer than anyone can remember. Something that
began centuries ago as a way of using up rain-soaked
barley after a wet harvest, the whisky industry has
now grown into one of the country's biggest earners,
bringing in hundreds of millions of pounds every
year. MCLEANSCOTLAND OFFER MANY SUPERB
WHISKY TOURS
Robert Burns Although Burns lived a short life, dying at the age
of 37, it was fulfilling and eventful. Starting out
as a farmer then moving on to become a writer, Burns
travelled throughout Scotland where he gathered
inspiration for much of his work. The stunning
Ayrshire scenery and the romantic setting of
Dumfries helped provide the insight for compiling
much of his romantic material. Around the world
tributes to the life and works of Robert Burns are
held, through the ritual of the Burns Supper.
Originally started a few years after his death by a
group of his friends and acquaintances to honour his
memory, the suppers are now celebrated annually on
the date of his birth, 25th January. No Burns Supper
would be complete without The Haggis, The Drink
(normally Whisky), The Songs, The Recitals, The
Dance and of course the most important ingredient of
all, The Fun. If Burns were alive today he too would
surely have enjoyed the celebrations!
2009 marks the 250th
anniversary of Robert Burns' birth and is
the inspiration behind the year of Homecoming. Come
home to the home of Burns in 2009 and celebrate his
life and work at one of the many Burns-related
events during the year.
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