First Minister's hopes for Homecoming year

Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, talks about his expectations for Homecoming Scotland 2009.

In this three-minute film he talks about the importance of Robert Burns's poetry to Scotland's cultural heritage and how the values he espoused are still an inspiration for modern Scotland.

Burns Night, on January 25 2009, marks the official beginning of the Homecoming year.

There are education resources for both Burns Night and Homecoming on the Scotland's Culture, History and Heritage website.