Tattoo
Announce Details of Additional Homecoming Performances
Free ‘Taste
of the Tattoo' performances across Scotland
Particulars
of four exclusive taster performances of this summer's 60th Edinburgh Tattoo,
which is part of the Scottish Government's 2009 Homecoming Scotland initiative,
have today been unveiled by Tattoo organisers in Edinburgh.
Details
of the complimentary hour long ‘Taste of the Tattoo' presentations - from
Ayrshire in the heart of Burns country to Scotland's historic gateway in the Borders
- including dates, times and venues, are now revealed below:
Date Time Venue Contact
details
Tuesday, 11 August 12.30-1.30pm George
Square, Glasgow 0141 287
4001
Thursday, 13 August 12.30-1.30pm Linlithgow Palace Peel, 01506
777947
Linlithgow, West Lothian
Thursday, 20 August 12.30-1.30pm Dumfries House, Cumnock 01563
576018
East
Ayrshire
Thursday, 27 August 12.30-1.30pm Jedforest Rugby
Ground 01835 825066
Riverside Park, Jedburgh
This
series of free lunchtime events, which are expected to be witnessed by
thousands of people across Scotland, will
showcase some 500-performers, featuring participants from Canada, Australia, Tonga, Europe and the
United Kingdom. The
line-up will include audience favourites such as Switzerland's Top
Secret Drum Corps, Highland Dancers from ‘Down Under', Massed Military Bands, a
Tongan cultural troupe, along with the inimitable Massed Pipes and Drums.
Edinburgh
Tattoo Chief Executive & Producer, Major General Euan Loudon, said:
"Homecoming
2009 offers even more people the opportunity of experiencing something of the
music, colour and spectacle of the Edinburgh Tattoo and we are delighted to be
able to provide both visitors and locals a chance to sample a complimentary
flavour of this year's Burns Anniversary themed production, for which some
tickets are still available."
Marie
Christie Project Director Homecoming Scotland 2009 said: "Homecoming Scotland
is delighted to support the extension of one of Scotland's world
renowned events which has already attracted thousands of visitors to the
dramatic setting of Edinburgh Castle. These
new taster events offer even more opportunities to join in the Homecoming
celebrations and mark the anniversary of Robert Burns in some of Scotland's most
unique locations
Homecoming Scotland 2009
* In 2009 Scotland will host its first Homecoming
year, designed to mark the 250th anniversary of Scotland's national poet, the
international cultural icon, Robert Burns. From the weekend around Burns Night in January
to St Andrew's Day in November a countrywide programme of exciting and
inspirational Homecoming events and activities will celebrate some of
Scotland's great contributions to the world: Burns himself, Whisky, Golf, Great
Scottish Minds and Innovations and our rich ancestral culture and heritage
which lives on at home and through our global family.
* Homecoming Scotland 2009 is a Scottish
Government initiative managed by EventScotland in partnership with
VisitScotland.
* Homecoming Scotland 2009 seeks to motivate
people of Scottish descent, as well as those who simply love Scotland, to come
home and join us in a national celebration of our culture, heritage and the
many great contributions Scotland has given the world:
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