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National and Regional Round-up
Scotland
day journey plan is suggested and a map highlights
the major places of interest to be found en route.
Scotland’s first National Park, The Loch Lomond and
Trossachs National Park, covers an area of over 700
H
omecoming Scotland 2009 is the theme that cel-
ebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of
square miles. People have walked, climbed, cycled
Robbie Burns. Advance bookings for events and
and sailed in the area for over 200 years and today
accommodation are very encouraging and every
there are opportunities to take a cruise on Loch
region of Scotland is expecting to see record breaking
Lomond and visit many unique attractions.
visitor numbers in 2009. A popular attraction in Leith is the Ocean Terminal at
A major touring exhibition sees displays of 36,000 objects
which the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored. 2009 sees
from Scotland’s national collection of treasures associated
the opening of a new restaurant on board the vessel,
with Robbie Burns. Edinburgh’s Writers’ Museum is also dis-
designed to complement the private function rooms
playing a selection of Burns’ manuscripts, which reveal some-
which are popular for corporate and private events
thing of the national bard’s character. The Spirit of Burns
with guests from all corners of the world.
Exhibition celebrates the contribution he made to Scottish Founded in 1947, The Edinburgh International Festival
culture. Although the actual anniversary of Burns’ birth was in is recognised as one of the most significant celebra-
January, the whole of Scotland will see events and celebra- tions of art in the world.
tions throughout 2009.
The Military Tattoo alone attracts almost 220,000 visi-
VisitScotland has devised 14 itineraries which may be tors to Edinburgh Castle each year whilst The
comfortably completed over different periods, rang- Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is Britain’s biggest jazz
ing from two to five days. The different themes are event attended by over 50,000 people. The Edinburgh
designed to please all tastes and expectations and Fringe Festival sees 1.25 million tickets sold each year
include Wildlife Watching, National Parks, Whisky and has the reputation of showcasing the most
Country and Magical Isles and Peninsulas. A day by obscure and intriguing displays of human performance.
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