Scotlands Culture

Homecoming in schools and pre-school centres

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Homecoming Scotland 2009 offers nurseries, pre-school centres, primary and secondary schools exciting opportunities to celebrate and explore Scotland's rich culture, history and heritage.

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Sharing practice

Case studies and articles on what's happening in schools and local authorities around the country.

A photo of Scottish Government First Minister Alex Salmond with a portrait and statue of Robert Burns

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First Minister Alex Salmond introduces Homecoming Scotland 2009.

PlaceBook Scotland

PlaceBook Scotland celebrates the relationship between the people of Scotland and places that mean something to them, through film, photographs, music and writing, which can be uploaded online, and shared with others around the world.

Watch the Homecoming TV advert

A host of famous Scots sing Dougie MacLean's Caledonia to launch Homecoming Scotland.

Send a Homecoming e-card

Send your friends and family a Homecoming Scotland 2009 e-card, a virtual postcard that's really easy to send!

A photo of the trophy for the Scottish Education Awards

Homecoming Scotland Award

The winner of the Homecoming Award was announced at the 2009 Scottish Education Awards.

Homecoming interactive map

Showcase your school, nursery or pre-school

Tell us about your plans and we'll showcase your Homecoming events and activities on the Homecoming interactive map. Find out how nurseries, pre-schools and schools across Scotland are celebrating Homecoming.

Send us your Homecoming photos and videos.
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Join the Homecoming Glow group

Schools across Scotland are working together on Homecoming projects in Glow.

In the Homecoming Glow primary online classroom you'll find an inspiring space where teachers share ideas and children participate in online events.

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Keep up to date with the latest Homecoming and Scotland's Culture, History and Heritage resources, learning opportunities, events and competitions.

Related links

Homecoming Scotland 2009

The official Homecoming Scotland website, with information, news and what's on during Homecoming 2009.

Scotland - The Official Online Gateway

Scotland's Official Online Gateway is packed with information about Scotland, for residents, learners, visitors and the business community.

Related resources

Robert Burns

Celebrate Robert Burns's 250th birthday with this new learning resource.

Burns interactive

Get a flavour of Robert Burns from this interactive resource featuring the actor Andrew James Weir.