Scotland is a land of five million people. A proud people, passionate about their country and her rich, noble heritage. For every single Scot in their native land, there are thought to be at least five more overseas who can claim Scottish ancestry - that's many, many millions spread throughout the globe.


For them, for you, Scotland is home. And, of course, there's no place like it. A trip to Scotland - a trip back home - is surely the best way to feel connected to this ancient land. A way to feel part of something greater than the here and now. A way to truly belong.

Tracing your family history is a journey of discovery that leads you to explore the lives and times of ancestors who lived hundreds of years ago - and perhaps even thousands of miles away - in circumstances which are all but unimaginable today.

Retracing the footsteps of your ancestors will not only bring the past to life, it will also make your home coming the most dynamic and exciting experience of your life.

2009 will be a special year with many special events focussing on Scottish ancestry, traditions and culture. Make your own ancestral journey to Scotland and come home to your heritage and your roots during 2009!

To find out about the other main themes for Homecoming, click on the links below:
Whisky
Golf 
Robert Burns 
Enlightenment and Innovation
For more information on Ancestry, click here
To find out more about The Gathering 2009, click here