Scotland Today
May 2009
Whisky Month
Throughout Scotland
Whisky Month invites you to explore Scotland through its famous national drink in a month long festival including highlights such as the Spirit of Speyside Festival, Spirit of the West and Feis Ile – Islay’s Malt and Music Festival.
www.homecomingscotland2009.com/whats-on/whisky_month.html
Until 17 June
Cutting Edge: Geometry in Art 1910-1965 at the Dean Gallery
Edinburgh
Cutting Edge explores the relationship between geometry and modern art, featuring works by Picasso, Peploe, Mondrian and Riley. The Dean Gallery is situated next to the Water of Leith. Combined with a walk along the riverside with tea and cake in the gallery café.
www.nationalgalleries.org
Sunday 21 June
Glasgow Mela 2009
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
The Mela is organised by The Scottish Academy of Asian Arts and is a high profile multicultural music and dance festival for the West of Scotland. www2.seeglasgow.com/glasgowmela
19-21 June 2009
Three day Family History Event
Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling
run by Stirling Council Library and Archives Department. www.scottishancestry.blogspot.com/2008/01/stirling-family-history-conference-2009.html
5-14 June 2009
Leith Festival
Edinburgh
Join in the fun with concerts and exhibitions, live music events, comedy, theatre, tours, gala day and parade at the Leith Festival.
www.leithfestival.com
12-14 June 2009
Rock Ness
Dores, near Inverness
Dance and rock music on the shores of Loch Ness with some of the world’s biggest names. Four stages, cinema, café and bars. Luxury camping is available. Tickets at 2007 prices.
www.rockness.co.uk
13-28 June
The West End Festival
Glasgow
The West End Festival brings over 200 music, film, art and performance events to the venues and communities that make up the West End of Glasgow www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=53156
6 June 2009
Taste of Grampian Food Festival
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
A celebration of Grampian's food and drink, with an emphasis on local produce. Celebrity chefs, music, children's entertainment, and arts & crafts. www.tasteofgrampian.co.uk/home/index.cfm?id=1
5-12 June 2009
World Fly Fishing Championships
Tayside & Central
The event is expected to welcome more than 25 countries over seven days of competition and will be broadcast through cable television. The fishing sites and surrounding landscapes of Stirling and Perthshire will be on display to an international audience. www.worldflyfishingchampionships2009.com
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July
The Gathering 2009
Be a part of history; join clan members from around the world to witness Scotland's largest ever Highland Games in the inspiring Holyrood Park. www.thegathering2009.com
For full details of events in Scotland throughout Homecoming year 2009 visit
