Homecoming 2009

News & Features

1. 

   St Andrew – Patron Saint of Scotland

   St Andrew never visited Scotland, so how did Jesus' first disciple become the patron saint of the country and provide the basis for its national flag?...

2. 

   Robert Burns voted Greatest Scot

   STV's Homecoming search for The Greatest Scot culminates in Robert Burns, in his 250th anniversary year...

3. 

   Scottish celebs celebrate St Andrew’s Day

   Scottish stars of music and TV share their thoughts on St Andrew's Day and what makes them proud to be Scottish....

4. 

   Famous Scots support St Andrew’s Day

   Some of Scotland's best known celebrities outline their plans for St Andrew's Day and explain why they are proud to be Scottish....

5. 

   Glasgow to celebrate Scotland’s music scene with Homecoming events

   Homecoming Live – The Final Fling celebrates St Andrew’s Day with musical extravaganza....

6. 

   Biggest ever St Andrew’s Do!

   Scotland marks the end of the Year of Homecoming with the biggest ever St Andrew's Day Do, with events taking place throughout Scotland on November...

7. 

   New additions set to star on Homecoming Live bill

   The Homecoming Live event, which is highlighting Scotland’s rich musical heritage and bright future, has added hotly tipped acts Pearl and the...

8. 

   Scots Trad Music Awards nominations announced

   The shortlist for the 2009 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards has been announced, with nominees including Julie Fowlis, Lau, Fiddlers’ Bid and Maireread...

9. 

   Homecoming Live allows access ‘hall’ areas

   Homecoming Live organisers have launched a Festival Pass for November’s big-name Scottish bill which will allow gig-goers the chance to go from hall...

10. 

    Homecoming Live has Final Fling

    A huge show at the SECC featuring the likes of Deacon Blue, Hue and Cry, Midge Ure and Idlewild is set to celebrate St Andrew’s Weekend in the year of...