2010 April > June
The Robert Burns Humanatarian Award - "Man to Man the world o'er, Shall brothers be for a' that"
This famous phrase sums up the best about Burns, and indeed, Scotland: our tolerance, friendship and humanity. The simple sentiment and beautiful words are the inspiration for the The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award.
View »Homecoming Scotland 2014 announced
Scotland is to stage a second year of Homecoming in 2014, it has been confirmed.
The event will coincide with the Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup, as well as the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn.
Hebridean Emigration Exhibition, Harris
Did your ancestors come from the Outer Hebrides? Until the end of 2010 you can visit an illustrated exhibition on Hebridean Emigration showing at Seallam! Visitor centre on Harris.
View »Family History Taster Sessions in Angus and Dundee
Getting started with your family history? Need few tips? Gone off the trail? Tayroots are offering Family History Taster Sessions and information days throughout the summer. If you are visiting the area, or just having a good day out come and meet the experts.
View »Burns Birthplace museum open soon!
The newly refurbished Burns National Heritage Park and museum will open its doors to the public on 1st December 2010. The £21million project will house world's most significant Burns collection, the historic Burns Monument and beautiful commemorative gardens which are a fitting tribute to the life of Scotland's National Bard.
View »Scotland's Winter Festivals
Make this winter an enchanting one and join in Scotland’s Winter Festivals celebrations. Bursting with colourful, spectacular and traditional events taking place across the country, there is a great variety to choose from. Celebrate St Andrew's Day, toast the New Year with something unusual, or revel in the writings of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns.
A major milestone for Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
A significant milestone in the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum project was reached earlier this month with the exterior of the building being completed. The National Trust for Scotland museum will house one of the world’s most important Burns collections and will be split into four sections, ‘Identity’, Inspiration, Fame and Creative Works. The museum is due to open in Autumn 2010, in Alloway, Ayrshire.
View »Family History Fairs in Aberdeenshire this summer
Explore your family history in Aberdeen City and Shire this summer and visit one of the Family History fairs and events happening in July. Research your family roots with help from one of the knowledgeable and friendly staff at the Crathes Castle event in July. Take part in one of the many Aberdeen Tartan Day events on 31st July and find out more about your past at the Victorian Town House Family History Fair.
View »Shetland Hamefarin - Celebrate your Shetland Roots!
In June this year, Shetland will host a 'Hamefarin' welcoming Shetlanders from all around the world back to their home islands.
View »Cawdor Castle
Find out more about what's happening at Cawdor castle to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Calder family marrying into the Campbells of Cawdor clan.
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