The Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations is the biggest ever programme of events co-ordinated to mark St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s National Day. The spectacular programme has more than 40 events taking place across the country. With Scotland’s music providing the soundtrack, this is one party you simply can’t miss.

From the Highlands to Haddington, Dundee to Dumfries and many locations in between, there’s plenty of opportunity to join the celebrations and do something for St Andrew’s Day this Homecoming year. The festivities are delivered by event organisers and local authorities across the country who have developed exciting new events to mark the end of what has been a truly celebratory year for Scotland.

Events include:

• Dundee's Homecoming Winter Light Night - a  visual feast set to mix stunning audiovisual displays and music against a backdrop of street art, performances and storytelling, culminating in a fireworks display
• the Scots Trad Music Awards - an amazing weekend celebrating Scotland's music
• Ceòl Nam Fèis 2009 (St Andrew's Fèis Homecoming) - a celebration of Gaelic culture; and the St Andrews Festival 2009, culminating in a spectacular torchlight procession
• Homecoming Live - The Final Fling - celebrating the vibrancy and passion of Scotland's music scene with a series of unique musical gatherings blending some of the finest musicians born in, and influenced by Scotland and its rich musical heritage, including Deacon Blue, Lloyd Cole, Eddie Reader, Midge Ure and Teenage Fanclub.

Get your Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations programme and find out lots more about Homecoming Scotland 2009 here.