Homecoming in schools and pre-school centres

An image showing the Homecoming Scotland 2009 logo

Homecoming Scotland 2009 offered children and young people exciting opportunities to celebrate and explore Scotland's rich culture, history and heritage.

Plans are under way to build on the success of the activities that took place and launch a new Year of Homecoming in 2014 to commemorate 700 years since the Battle of Bannockburn. Put the date in your diary and consider how your school can make the most of this rich learning opportunity.

About Homecoming

A brief introduction to Scotland's Year of Homecoming, which took place in 2009.

PlaceBook Scotland

PlaceBook Scotland celebrates the relationship between the people of Scotland and places that mean something to them.

Sharing practice

Case studies and articles on what took place in schools and local authorities around the country.

Homecoming events in schools

An interactive map of schools' events and learning activities during Homecoming year.

Homecoming events in pre-school centres

Find out how Scottish pre-school centres celebrated Homecoming Year, 2009.

Related internet links

Related LTS links

  • Robert Burns

    A learning resource celebrating the life and work of Scotland's national poet.