Homecoming Scotland 2009

**Oldhiker** · 14th November 08, 08:23 PM

I have my room and event tickets purchased. Now I have to arrange the airfare. look for me I will be the American in a kilt. haha it will be an experience for sure

**fluter** · 15th November 08, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Never had a passport...guess its time to look into one.

Ron, and anyone who even daydreams about going: get your passport now.

Don't wait until spring; the process can take several weeks & may be longer than when I last did it (2000). You'll need to line up certified birth certificate or other documentation, which can also take time.

Alas, I don't think Edinburgh is on our agenda. Our choir has a date in Canterbury just prior, however.

**Ian.MacAllan** · 16th November 08, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Ron, and anyone who even daydreams about going: get your passport now.

Don't wait until spring; the process can take several weeks . . .

and the delays (logically) tend to increase significantly in the heavy-travel seasons of Spring and Summer.

I'm not backing down on my opposition to travel in general, I'm just calling attention to the advantages of doing things in the least expensive and inconvenient ways.

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**Alan H** · 16th November 08, 08:48 PM

I'm sorely tempted, seeing as the Masters World Championships coincide, and I can go.

SORELY tempted. Of course, Mrs. Alan H would also have to acquiesce to this plan.

**Nervous Jock** · 19th November 08, 03:15 PM

My understanding is there will also be a Veterans day event on the Saturday tying in with a separate event called pipers trail

**lammy d** · 25th January 09, 03:11 AM

Hi i will be there for the Games on the sat! Its a shame the press are trying to rubbish it all ready saying nobody is coming just hope we prove them wrong!

**Jock Scot** · 25th January 09, 05:04 AM

I know little of all this and it has never been mentioned up here in the Highlands.With these tricky financial times it may be difficult for some,lets hope that things don't get too much worse, nevertheless if you get a chance to come to Scotland do try,the $/£ is great for you visitors at the moment.I would be delighted to meet up with any of you if, or when you are in this part of the world.

**beowulf67** · 25th January 09, 08:56 AM

I'm going to be in town for the Gathering weekend and for about a week and a half before that will be checking out the highlands and then spending a few days in Dumfries at Ferintosh. I believe they are having highland games in Inverness the weekend before the Gathering so I may try to attend those as well.

**McNulty** · 25th January 09, 09:05 AM

My wife and I are planning a 2-3 week trip to Ireland during that summer. May take a side trip over to Scotland , maybe not. We want to roam around the countryside without a tour group and enjoy the people, places, and things on our pace. Maybe work in some flyfishing along the way. Where can I go for more info on "The Gathering" so I/we can make an informed decision whether to go or not?
Nulty