As part of Homecoming 2014, Caithness Horizons will be launching the “Year of Ancient Ancestors” festival – a year-long programme to celebrate the unique Pictish and Norse heritage of the county of Caithness.
Homecoming Events
Whisky Month
Starting with the popular Sprit of Speyside Festival, taking in Edinburgh’s Whisky Strammash and the international celebrations around World Whisky Day and ending in the blissful surroundings of The Islay Festival. Whisky month will take in 100s of events that spread across the entire country, celebrating the world-beating quality of Scotland’s food and drink output.
European Festival of Brass
Europe’s biggest brass band festival will be staged in Scotland in 2014. The European Festival of Brass welcomes visitors and players from all over the continent. Featuring the 7th European Solo Championships, the European Youth Brass Band and the 2014 European Brass Band Championships.
TRADFEST Edinburgh – Dun Eideann
This is an exciting new event for 2014, as the arts of tradition sparkle in Scotland’s capital. Music, song, dance, craft and story blend with the best of Scotland’s native produce, providing a feast of culture for all ages. TRADFEST will be grounded in authentic tradition but with a contemporary flair. Experience Edinburgh, the folk… Read more »
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
For 18 rib-tickling days in March 2014, the twelfth Glasgow International Comedy Festival will present an exciting programme of the very best stand-up, comedy theatre, film, workshops and kids shows. To celebrate Homecoming Scotland 2014, the programme will feature a spectacular showcase of International comedy talent who will be returning to their Scottish roots for… Read more »
Scottish Diaspora Tapestry Exhibition and Events Programme
A nationwide programme of events to welcome the magnificent Scottish Diaspora Tapestry, created over the last two years by volunteers in 25 countries around the world, depicting the experiences of migrant Scots over the centuries. The 200+ embroidered panels will come together in February and tour the country until November, not to be missed!
Celtic Connections Festival
The festival will stage a one-off collaboration in an exciting new large scale venue in Glasgow. Featuring the best musical talent coming home to Scotland, the evening is sure to be unforgettable, and will be launched alongside the rest of the Celtic Connections programme later this year.
Hogmanay 2013/14
Homecoming 2014 is supporting a very special event that will bring together existing Hogmanay celebrations across the country, showing Scotland off on the global stage as the home of Hogmanay and launching the year that Scotland will welcome the world in a totally unique, inspirational and unforgettable way.
