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• 29 October 2009

  Homecoming Live - The Final Fling

  

  The vibrancy and passion of Scotland’s music scene will be celebrated with a series of unique musical gatherings which will blend some of the finest musicians born in, and influenced by Scotland and its rich musical heritage.  The gigs, which will bring exceptional Scottish talent together for the first time, will take place in Glasgow, UNESCO’s recently named City of Music.  Both the SECC, Scotland’s largest indoor venue, and the spectacular Clyde Auditorium will act as venues for the event on Saturday 28 November.  From November 27-29 there’s also a weekend of cutting edge gigs at the infamous King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut.  

  Homecoming Live - The Final Fling and organisers have announced the introduction of a brand new 'festival pass', allowing gig goers the chance to hop from hall to hall.

  With a Festival Pass, fans will be able to experience a cross-section of Scottish artists alongside some of the country's top food and drink, creating a real party atmosphere - a great way to celebrate the climax of the Homecoming year.

  The new 'Homecoming Live Festival Pass' is on sale now, priced £35 or £40 (stbf) by calling Ticketmaster on 08444 999 990 or ticketSOUP on 0844 395 4000 or logging onto www.ticketsoup.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk

  Category: EventScotland News
• 27 October 2009

  Tourism gets a boost at Thistle and CIPR Awards

  

  The 2009 Thistle Awards took place on Friday night (23rd October) at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, the same night as the CIPR PRide Awards in Glasgow, and it was truly a great evening for Scotland's tourism industry!

  The VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards celebrate innovation and business excellence in Scottish Tourism.  EventScotland was sponsoring the Events and Festivals category and the calibre of finalists this year was as high as ever, but in the end the Air New Zealand Golden Oldies Rugby Festival walked away with the International Award while the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival took the Regional Award.

  The CIPR Awards recognise excellence and reward achievement in public relations and communications.  The Homecoming Scotland 2009 Team won the Gold Award for Outstanding In-House Public Relations Team which is a fantastic achievement, and the Launch of Homecoming Scotland 2009 scooped up the Silver Award for Best Event.

  Image: Paul Bush, COO of EventScotland; Keith Robinson, Air New Zealand Events Manager; Karen Taylor, Festival Event Manager; Midge Ure, host (credit Chris Watt)

  Category: Industry News
• 27 October 2009

  Caledonian Brewery announces sponsorship of Scotland Shinty team

  

  The Camanachd Association, the governing body of shinty, is delighted to announce a new agreement with Caledonian Brewery to support the Scotland National side for their forthcoming Senior Shinty/Hurling International against Ireland.

  Edinburgh based Caledonian Brewery, Scotland’s largest cask beer producer, will sponsor the Scottish Team for the game on October 31st, with the famous Deuchars IPA brand to appear on the Scottish team’s kit.

  Cameron Mather, Commercial and Marketing Manager for Caledonian Brewery, said “Caledonian Brewery and Deuchars IPA are delighted to be an official sponsor of the Scottish Shinty team. The opportunity to support such an iconic Scottish sport in this the year of Homecoming was a natural fit for Scotland’s largest Cask Beer producer, and Deuchars one of Scotland’s biggest beer brands.”

  Duncan Cameron, Camanachd Association President, said, “Caledonian Brewery’s support of the National Team is most welcome. Shinty is Scotland’s national sport, so it is fitting that our National Team’s kit will carry a renowned Scottish brand such as Deuchars IPA.”

  The Senior Shinty/Hurling International is part of a series of Homecoming Internationals taking place on October 31st at Bught Park, Inverness.

  Category: National Events