Homecoming Scotland

Over 160,000 visitors are expected to attend the four-day annual trade show for those involved in the farming, food, and countryside sectors. Huge numbers of different classes of pigs, cows, horses, and other livestock are on parade as well as farm machinery and locally grown produce. There's also a broad range of events for the lay person, with culinary demos in the Food Hall being one of the big draws.

In the run-up to Scotland's national day St Andrew's Day, Edinburgh sees four-days of family events centred on St Andrew Square Gardens (update: cancelled due to snow), climaxing with a St Andrew's Day Ceilidh on 30th (update: cancelled due to snow) and St Andrew's Day Debate at the Scottish Parliament.

The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches was first recorded in 1579, although the tradition is believed to have continued since King David I granted Edinburgh its common land in 1143 around the time of the formation of Holyrood Abbey. Riders rode to the corners of the city's common land until 1718.

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond announced today that last year's Scottish government sponsored tourism initiative will be followed up in 2014 with a second Year of Homecoming.

In 2010, the 8th Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival hosts 370 shows spread in venues across the city of Glasgow over 18 days.

The First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP, discusses the Scottish Government's proposals for a referendum on Scotland's future, and detail the 21st century concept of independence and equality for Scotl

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Festival programme has previously offered an international cultural extravaganza of street theatre and music in the

The first hours of 2010 look likely to be chilly ones with temperatures in Edinburgh dropping several degrees below zero.

A one-off event to mark the Homecoming Scotland Finale and part of Edinburgh’s Christmas.

A vibrant mix of jazz and big band pieces from inspiring ensemble of young musicians. Free.

Castle baggers and historical buildings buffs mark your diaries: Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution, Michael Russell, has announced a weekend of free entry to 47 Historic Scotland sites throughout Scotland on Saturday 28th November and Sunday 29th November to mark St Andrew's Day.

As part of the St Andrew's Do events, celebrating St. Andrew's Day, Edinburgh Filmhouse will screen three free Scottish films including the 1945 cinematic classic I Know Where I’m Going!, British period drama Mrs Brown starring Judi Dench and Billy Connolly, and the inspirational tale of legendary Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree, The Flying Scotsman.

This year's St. Andrew's Day festivities, aka the St. Andrew's "Do", will be the biggest ever it was announced today.

On Sunday 29 November East Lothian will host a day of events in and around Haddington as part of the Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations. The events will celebrate East Lothian’s role as the home of The Saltire, reflecting the flag’s journey from its semi-mythical birth to becoming the symbol of the Scottish nation at home and abroad.

Some of the world's top Celtic artists will be making their way to Highland Perthshire this autumn for Dougie MacLean's Perthshire Amber Festival in October and November.

Around 2,000 are expected at the first ever Fiddles and Drams event, a two-day musical extravaganza - which celebrates Scottish talent - that will take place from Friday 28th to Saturday 29th August at the specially created CO2 (neutral) arena in the grounds of Winton House - a country estate close to Edinburgh.

Holyrood Park will be closed to vehicles during The Gathering

Four special tours will give visitors the chance to walk Holyrood Park in the footsteps of the famous.

The story of Scone Palace's connections to one of Scotland's greatest monarchs will be brought to life this summer, when the Palace hosts two special living history events.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival has been allocated £55,000 Expo funding by the Scottish Government to present a showcase of Scotland’s leading and emerging fiction writers and poets. The project, part of the Year of Homecoming celebrations, also celebrates the Scottish diaspora and the strong literary links between Scotland and Canada.