Scotland Tours 2009

Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Here we are in 2009 again hard at work, trying to make the best of challenging times. And what better way to start the year than a YEAR LONG CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS SCOTTISH...

Robert Burns has always been Scotland's beloved national poet and in 2009 it is his 250th birthday. To mark the occasion, throughout 2009, over 100 events and festivals will take place in Scotland as the home of Burns, Whisky and Golf.

Here is just a small list of the events that will take place in Scotland from April to to St. Andrew's day on November 30: 

1. The John Muir Odyssey - April to June. John Muir is considered to be the Father of Conservationism and was a founder of National Parks and one of the most influential people in the world environmental movement.

2. INSPIRED - April to September in Glasgow. "Inspired" is a modern art exhibition influenced by the life, poetry and songs of Robert Burns. 

3. Whisky Month - May 1-31 across Scotland. A full month of celebrating whisky, from the spirit festival of Speyside to tasting sessions in one of the oldest distilleries, to a whisky course in Fife, there is something for everyone. 

4. The Open Championship - July 16-19 in Turnberry. See some of golf's biggest players today battle it out for the oldest major championship, now at the 138th edition. 

5. The Gathering - July 25-26 - Edinburgh - join clan members from around the world to witness Scotland's largest ever Highland Games. Pipers, dancers, parades, and games. It is all there. 

6. Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 7-29 August - world famous military parades and theatre, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Trafalgar offers tickets included for all of the TOP tours to Scotland. 

Trafalgar Tours offers various tours to Scotland, from the 8 day Best of Scotland to the 14 day Scottish Highlands Islands & Cities. Also, with the British Airways promo, you can save even more now when booking their next vacation with Trafalgar. So, no mather what your interests might be, Trafalgar offers them the opportunity to experience all things Scottish in 2009. Do not forget about the great savings that are available if you book Trafalgar compared to traveling on your own. as well as great discounts for repeat customers, groups of 5 or more people, young travelers and early payment. Make Scotland the destination of choice for your clients in 2009 with Trafalgar Tours.  

Contributed by:
R. Dumitru, Trafalgar Tours