The Homecoming, Scotland

Another year is with us here at Heathpark Lodge and I do hope any resolutions you made are still holding.

The main event in Scotland this year is The Homecoming which is a national celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.  There is a spectacular programme of events all over Scotland during the year plus, of course, The Gathering which will take place in Edinburgh on 25th and 26th July.  This is a gathering of all Scottish clans and is sure to be a sell out.  For further information see The Gathering.

I know many of the guests who have booked with me this year intend to visit old haunts, famous haunts and generally go haunting.  Sounds like fun when there is so much to do in this area.  

The drop in the value of the pound is sure to encourage more to return to Scotland or even to visit for the first time.  It has been a few years now since foreign visitors felt the monetary exchange rate was reasonable.

Since new year the weather, with the exception of two days, has been just wonderful winter weather.  Sharp frosts with temperatures around 0 or slightly less overnight and beautiful sunny days with blue skies.  Of course the days are chilly too because there is no heat in the sun yet, but if you ensure you have a few layers of clothing on, then walking is a pure pleasure.