Homecoming Scotland 2009: Local Events in Fife
Burns Alive!
As part of Homecoming Scotland coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Dunfermline Heritage Trust presented a multi-media production featuring David Purdie and Sheena Washington.
Date: 24th January 2009
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
For more information see website for details: www.attfife.org.uk
Vladimir McTavish
The Top 50 Greatest Scots of All Time Ever is both a celebration and a deconstruction of the truly great iconic figures of our history and culture!
Date: 24th April 2009
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
£9, £8 Concessions
7.30pm
For more information see website for details: www.attfife.org.uk
Fence Collective: The Homegame Festival
Back again this year, bigger and better than ever. Supported by Fife Council's Major Events Funding Programme.
Date: 17th - 19th April 2009
Various venues throughout Anstruther area.
For more details see website for more information: www.fencerecords.com
The Official Scottish Motorshow
A celebration of the contribution Scotland has made to the world of Motorsport and the motor car in general.
Date: 9th – 10th May 2009
Knockhill Racing Circuit, Saline, by Dunfermline
£15, £8 Concessions, £40 Family
10am – 5pm
For more information see website for details: www.knockhill.com
Burntisland Homecoming
Sponsored by the Burntisland, Kinghorn and Auchtertool Branch of the SNP. Featuring Kevin Thompson's acclaimed presentation on the life of Burns and a Taste of Scotland buffet by the hotel.
Date: 5th June 2009
Sands Hotel, Burntisland
7.30pm
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Culross Festival
Annual extravaganza featuring drama, performing arts and much more.
Date: 5th – 7th June
Culross Abbey House Gardens, Culross
For more information see website for details: www.culrossfestival.com
Bruce Festival
A festival celebrating Scotland’s ancient past and the part played in it by the Ancient capital of Scotland - Dunfermline. A magnificent celebration
of King Robert the Bruce in the shadow of his final resting place.
Date: 15th - 16th August 2009
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Free
12 noon
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Griselda Pottery presents “A Spirit of Fife”
An exhibition of a selection of pottery celebrating the best of Fife including Wemyssware.
Date: 13th June – 6th September
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Free admission
During normal opening hours
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
St Monans Sea Queen Day
St Monans Sea Queen Day is a reminder of the fishing traditions of the village with The Sea Queen and her entourage arriving by sea on the restored herring drifter, "Reaper".
Date: 20th June 2009
St Monans Harbour, St Monans
Free admission
12pm
For more information see the website for details: www.stmonans.org.uk/blog
Sestran Two Capitals Cycle Ride
Charity cycle ride starting in Dunfermline Glen in the ancient capital and cycling 25 miles to Edinburgh, the present day capital over the iconic Forth Road Bridge.
Date: 21st June 2009
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
10.30am
For more information see the website for details: www.prenticeevents.com
Pitlochie Scottish Beef Fayre 2009
Comprising of both Breed Societies and trade stands and combining farm tours, interactive demonstrations and seminars to provide the latest developments in the industry. We welcome oversees visitors who have connections with farming or indeed new visitors to Scotland who would like to see and experience a working Beef Farm.
Date: 1st July 2009
Pitlochie Farm, Gateside, Fife
£10
9am - 5pm
For more information see the website for details: www.scottishbeefcattleassociation.org.uk
East Neuk Festival
For one long weekend, venues throughout the East Neuk of Fife play host to international musicians. Everything from churches to scout huts - and even a cave - act as venues for concerts, readings and more. Highlights for 2009 include pianist Christian Zacharias, the Leopold String Trio and Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Date: 1st - 5th July 2009
Various venues throughout East Fife
For more information, see website for details: www.eastneukfestival.com
The Big Tent 2009: Scotland's Festival of Stewardship
Leukin'back 'n' goin' forrit - the shaping of Scotland's past with a look to the future.
The Big Tent is Scotland's top Eco Festival, and one of the country's leading family-friendly events. Set by the grounds of Falkland Palace in Fife, the Big Tent is a two day celebration of the work of the environmental movement with a strong focus on cultural heritage, music, crafts and traditional skills.
Date: 25th - 26th July 2009
Falkland Palace Orchard, Falkland
For more information, see website for details: www.bigtentfestival.co.uk
Lammas Fair Inverkeithing
Organised by the Showman's Guild, a three day funfair in the centre of Inverkeithing. Continuing the tradition of a fair in the town going back centuries.
Date: 6th - 8th August 2009
The Square, Inverkeithing
Time: 6pm - midnight, Sat: 2pm - midnight
Free charges on individual rides only
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Hat and Ribbon Race
Organised by Inverkeithing Community Council and open to residents of the town only this is probably the oldest remaining street/foot races in Scotland. This spectacle dates back centuries when the Lammas was a farmers' market. On the Friday night, the shepherds would race the length of Hope Street, with the winner receiving a hat and ribbons to present to his love. Races have been organised for children to which all are invited.
8-11 years, boys and girls and 12-15 years, boys and girls. Prizes will be presented.
Date:7th August 2009
Hope Street, Inverkeithing
Free admission
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Auchtermuchty Festival 2009
A ten day music and community event. This popular festival is now in its 29th year with traditional music concerts and ceilidhs, music workshops for all ages, a family fun day, a saturday flea and vegetable market, craft stall, a community procession and outdoor theatre performance.
Live performance is the mainstay of the festival and the grand finale is a huge family dance in teh historic town square. New for 2009 will be the storytelling workshops with a homecoming theme focussing on Fife stories in Scots.
Date: 9th - 16th August
Various venues throughout the town.
For more information see website for details: www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk
Benarty Summer Homecoming Festival
Community festival event to celebrate the year of Homecoming. Various attractions including Kingdom FM Roadshow, bouncy castles, informations stalls, raffles and tombolas, dancers, workshops, pipe bands and so much more.
Date: 15th August 2009
Benarty Community Centre, Hill Road, Ballingry
Free Admission
For more details see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Carnegie Festival
A week-long festival showcasing what Scotland has contributed to various fields including politics, economics, philanthropy and more. Dunfermline
Dates: To be confirmed
For more information see website for details: www.carnegiefestival.com
Cowdenbeath Homecoming Flower Show
The 54th annual Cowdenbeath Flower show schedule includes many varied sections suitable for all ages of exhibitors and talents and this year contains several Scottish themed classes.
The challenge for local primary schools and nurseries this year is to have a Scottish theme with the Primary School collages having to depict a Robert Burns poem or song along with a Burns style poem on community safety.
Sure to be something to appeal to everyone!
Date: 12th - 13th September 2009
Trinity Church, Sinclair Drive, Cowdenbeath
Adults 50p, Children 20p
Saturday 2pm - 5pm, Sunday 12.30pm - 4pm
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Fife Golf Classic
The Fife Golf Classic makes a welcome retunr after a year's absence and moves to the tail end of the year with its new September date. The golf itself however remains quite superb with a perfect mix of the old and the new.
Date: 20th – 24th September 2009
Fairmont Torrance, Fairmont Kittocks, Crail Balcomie & Ladybank
For more information see website for details: www.scottishgolfclassics.com
Medieval Methil Summer Festival
An exhibition of arts and culture from our past showing how our ancestors lived, worked and played.
Date: To Be Confirmed
Dunhill Links Championship
A pro-am tournament featuring the best golfers and some of the biggest celebrities from around the world.
Date: 1st – 4th October 2009
Various courses throughout North East Fife.
For more information see the website for details: www.alfreddunhilllinks.com
Homecoming Fiddlers' Rally
Presented by Fife Strathspey and Reel Society, a Homecoming Fiddlers' Rally.
With guest singer Robb Murray and Townhill Primary School choir as well as musicians from all over Scotland.
An evening of musical entertainment for all the family.
Date: 14 November 2009
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
£10, £8 Concessions, £4 Children
7.30pm - 10pm
For more information see website for details: www.fsrs.co.uk
St Andrews on Stage
Presented by St Andrews Preservation Trust. Starring Billy Anderson with supporting acts including Charlie Braid, Emil Pacholek, The Haydays Singers, Madras College Pipe Band and many others.
Local primary school children will be performing Scottish country dances as well as the new Homecoming Dance, specially written to commemorate Homecoming Scotland 2009.
Date: 18th November 2009
St Andrews Town Hall, Queens Gardens, St Andrews
£10, £5 Children
7.30pm
For more information see the website for details: www.standrewspreservationtrust.org.uk
Scotia Pipers - Proud to be Scottish
Bringing together the local community and celebrating Scotland. Hear the skirl o' the pipes, sample Burns' poetry, taste the bill o' fare, drink the water of life and take to the floor for some traditional dancing.
Date: 28th November 2009
Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy
£35
7pm to midnight.
For more details see the website for details: www.scotiapipers.co.uk/standrewsball
St Andrew's Festival – Scotland’s Festival
A week of festivities celebrating St Andrew's Day including a festival of Scottish food and drink and an Arts Festival
Date: 25th – 30th November 2009
Various venues throughout St Andrews
For more information see website for details: www.standrewsfestival.co.uk
Homecoming Scotland 2009: Local Events in Fife
Burns Alive!
As part of Homecoming Scotland coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Dunfermline Heritage Trust presented a multi-media production featuring David Purdie and Sheena Washington.
Date: 24th January 2009
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
For more information see website for details: www.attfife.org.uk
Vladimir McTavish
The Top 50 Greatest Scots of All Time Ever is both a celebration and a deconstruction of the truly great iconic figures of our history and culture!
Date: 24th April 2009
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
£9, £8 Concessions
7.30pm
For more information see website for details: www.attfife.org.uk
Fence Collective: The Homegame Festival
Back again this year, bigger and better than ever. Supported by Fife Council's Major Events Funding Programme.
Date: 17th - 19th April 2009
Various venues throughout Anstruther area.
For more details see website for more information: www.fencerecords.com
The Official Scottish Motorshow
A celebration of the contribution Scotland has made to the world of Motorsport and the motor car in general.
Date: 9th – 10th May 2009
Knockhill Racing Circuit, Saline, by Dunfermline
£15, £8 Concessions, £40 Family
10am – 5pm
For more information see website for details: www.knockhill.com
Burntisland Homecoming
Sponsored by the Burntisland, Kinghorn and Auchtertool Branch of the SNP. Featuring Kevin Thompson's acclaimed presentation on the life of Burns and a Taste of Scotland buffet by the hotel.
Date: 5th June 2009
Sands Hotel, Burntisland
7.30pm
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Culross Festival
Annual extravaganza featuring drama, performing arts and much more.
Date: 5th – 7th June
Culross Abbey House Gardens, Culross
For more information see website for details: www.culrossfestival.com
Bruce Festival
A festival celebrating Scotland’s ancient past and the part played in it by the Ancient capital of Scotland - Dunfermline. A magnificent celebration
of King Robert the Bruce in the shadow of his final resting place.
Date: 15th - 16th August 2009
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Free
12 noon
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Griselda Pottery presents “A Spirit of Fife”
An exhibition of a selection of pottery celebrating the best of Fife including Wemyssware.
Date: 13th June – 6th September
Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Free admission
During normal opening hours
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
St Monans Sea Queen Day
St Monans Sea Queen Day is a reminder of the fishing traditions of the village with The Sea Queen and her entourage arriving by sea on the restored herring drifter, "Reaper".
Date: 20th June 2009
St Monans Harbour, St Monans
Free admission
12pm
For more information see the website for details: www.stmonans.org.uk/blog
Sestran Two Capitals Cycle Ride
Charity cycle ride starting in Dunfermline Glen in the ancient capital and cycling 25 miles to Edinburgh, the present day capital over the iconic Forth Road Bridge.
Date: 21st June 2009
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
10.30am
For more information see the website for details: www.prenticeevents.com
Pitlochie Scottish Beef Fayre 2009
Comprising of both Breed Societies and trade stands and combining farm tours, interactive demonstrations and seminars to provide the latest developments in the industry. We welcome oversees visitors who have connections with farming or indeed new visitors to Scotland who would like to see and experience a working Beef Farm.
Date: 1st July 2009
Pitlochie Farm, Gateside, Fife
£10
9am - 5pm
For more information see the website for details: www.scottishbeefcattleassociation.org.uk
East Neuk Festival
For one long weekend, venues throughout the East Neuk of Fife play host to international musicians. Everything from churches to scout huts - and even a cave - act as venues for concerts, readings and more. Highlights for 2009 include pianist Christian Zacharias, the Leopold String Trio and Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Date: 1st - 5th July 2009
Various venues throughout East Fife
For more information, see website for details: www.eastneukfestival.com
The Big Tent 2009: Scotland's Festival of Stewardship
Leukin'back 'n' goin' forrit - the shaping of Scotland's past with a look to the future.
The Big Tent is Scotland's top Eco Festival, and one of the country's leading family-friendly events. Set by the grounds of Falkland Palace in Fife, the Big Tent is a two day celebration of the work of the environmental movement with a strong focus on cultural heritage, music, crafts and traditional skills.
Date: 25th - 26th July 2009
Falkland Palace Orchard, Falkland
For more information, see website for details: www.bigtentfestival.co.uk
Lammas Fair Inverkeithing
Organised by the Showman's Guild, a three day funfair in the centre of Inverkeithing. Continuing the tradition of a fair in the town going back centuries.
Date: 6th - 8th August 2009
The Square, Inverkeithing
Time: 6pm - midnight, Sat: 2pm - midnight
Free charges on individual rides only
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Hat and Ribbon Race
Organised by Inverkeithing Community Council and open to residents of the town only this is probably the oldest remaining street/foot races in Scotland. This spectacle dates back centuries when the Lammas was a farmers' market. On the Friday night, the shepherds would race the length of Hope Street, with the winner receiving a hat and ribbons to present to his love. Races have been organised for children to which all are invited.
8-11 years, boys and girls and 12-15 years, boys and girls. Prizes will be presented.
Date:7th August 2009
Hope Street, Inverkeithing
Free admission
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Auchtermuchty Festival 2009
A ten day music and community event. This popular festival is now in its 29th year with traditional music concerts and ceilidhs, music workshops for all ages, a family fun day, a saturday flea and vegetable market, craft stall, a community procession and outdoor theatre performance.
Live performance is the mainstay of the festival and the grand finale is a huge family dance in teh historic town square. New for 2009 will be the storytelling workshops with a homecoming theme focussing on Fife stories in Scots.
Date: 9th - 16th August
Various venues throughout the town.
For more information see website for details: www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk
Benarty Summer Homecoming Festival
Community festival event to celebrate the year of Homecoming. Various attractions including Kingdom FM Roadshow, bouncy castles, informations stalls, raffles and tombolas, dancers, workshops, pipe bands and so much more.
Date: 15th August 2009
Benarty Community Centre, Hill Road, Ballingry
Free Admission
For more details see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Carnegie Festival
A week-long festival showcasing what Scotland has contributed to various fields including politics, economics, philanthropy and more. Dunfermline
Dates: To be confirmed
For more information see website for details: www.carnegiefestival.com
Cowdenbeath Homecoming Flower Show
The 54th annual Cowdenbeath Flower show schedule includes many varied sections suitable for all ages of exhibitors and talents and this year contains several Scottish themed classes.
The challenge for local primary schools and nurseries this year is to have a Scottish theme with the Primary School collages having to depict a Robert Burns poem or song along with a Burns style poem on community safety.
Sure to be something to appeal to everyone!
Date: 12th - 13th September 2009
Trinity Church, Sinclair Drive, Cowdenbeath
Adults 50p, Children 20p
Saturday 2pm - 5pm, Sunday 12.30pm - 4pm
For more information see website for details: www.fifedirect.org.uk
Fife Golf Classic
The Fife Golf Classic makes a welcome retunr after a year's absence and moves to the tail end of the year with its new September date. The golf itself however remains quite superb with a perfect mix of the old and the new.
Date: 20th – 24th September 2009
Fairmont Torrance, Fairmont Kittocks, Crail Balcomie & Ladybank
For more information see website for details: www.scottishgolfclassics.com
Medieval Methil Summer Festival
An exhibition of arts and culture from our past showing how our ancestors lived, worked and played.
Date: To Be Confirmed
Dunhill Links Championship
A pro-am tournament featuring the best golfers and some of the biggest celebrities from around the world.
Date: 1st – 4th October 2009
Various courses throughout North East Fife.
For more information see the website for details: www.alfreddunhilllinks.com
Homecoming Fiddlers' Rally
Presented by Fife Strathspey and Reel Society, a Homecoming Fiddlers' Rally.
With guest singer Robb Murray and Townhill Primary School choir as well as musicians from all over Scotland.
An evening of musical entertainment for all the family.
Date: 14 November 2009
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline
£10, £8 Concessions, £4 Children
7.30pm - 10pm
For more information see website for details: www.fsrs.co.uk
St Andrews on Stage
Presented by St Andrews Preservation Trust. Starring Billy Anderson with supporting acts including Charlie Braid, Emil Pacholek, The Haydays Singers, Madras College Pipe Band and many others.
Local primary school children will be performing Scottish country dances as well as the new Homecoming Dance, specially written to commemorate Homecoming Scotland 2009.
Date: 18th November 2009
St Andrews Town Hall, Queens Gardens, St Andrews
£10, £5 Children
7.30pm
For more information see the website for details: www.standrewspreservationtrust.org.uk
Scotia Pipers - Proud to be Scottish
Bringing together the local community and celebrating Scotland. Hear the skirl o' the pipes, sample Burns' poetry, taste the bill o' fare, drink the water of life and take to the floor for some traditional dancing.
Date: 28th November 2009
Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy
£35
7pm to midnight.
For more details see the website for details: www.scotiapipers.co.uk/standrewsball
St Andrew's Festival – Scotland’s Festival
A week of festivities celebrating St Andrew's Day including a festival of Scottish food and drink and an Arts Festival
Date: 25th – 30th November 2009
Various venues throughout St Andrews
For more information see website for details: www.standrewsfestival.co.uk