Countering credit crunch
Published Date:
21 August 2008
SCOTLAND'S "year of homecoming" may prove vital in helping the nation beat the impact of the credit crunch and global financial uncertainty, the First Minister said yesterday.
Alex Salmond issued his latest rallying call for Homecoming Scotland as plans emerged to take the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on a mini-tour. Football and rugby stadiums are in the running to host the event, which will visit four central Scotland venues.
Homecoming Scotland has been inspired by next year's 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns and next year's Tattoo will also pay tribute to the poet.
Specially commissioned music and dance will feature in a section devoted to the life and work of Burns.
Mr Salmond said: "There is a real financial allure behind Homecoming Scotland and I hope it can help the country cope with a difficult time."
The full article contains 142 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
20 August 2008 10:16 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
