Scotlandis a land of five million people. A proud people, passionate abouttheir country and her rich, noble heritage. For every single Scot intheir native land, there are thought to be at least five more overseaswho can claim Scottish ancestry - that's many, many millions spreadthroughout the globe.

For them, for you, Scotland is home. And, of course, there's no placelike it. A trip to Scotland - a trip back home - is surely the best wayto feel connected to this ancient land. A way to feel part of somethinggreater than the here and now. A way to truly belong.

Tracingyour family history is a journey of discovery that leads you to explorethe lives and times of ancestors who lived hundreds of years ago - andperhaps even thousands of miles away - in circumstances which are allbut unimaginable today.

Retracing the footsteps of your ancestors will not only bring the pastto life, it will also make your home coming the most dynamic andexciting experience of your life.

2009will be a special year with many special events focussing on Scottishancestry, traditions and culture. Make your own ancestral journey toScotland and come home to your heritage and your roots during 2009!

To find out about the other main themes for Homecoming, click on the links below:
Whisky
Golf 
Robert Burns 
Great Scottish Minds and Innovations 
For more information on Ancestry, click here
To find out more about The Gathering 2009, click here

Further information:
Homecoming Scotland