At present, Scotland is in a fairly early stage of planning some spectacular and extremely exciting heritage events to take place during the summer of 2014. Americans are generally prudent people and prefer to know the facts of a situation prior to acting. We are not confused; we are patient and we are excited to come home to Scotland.
We know that Bannockburn 700 will offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to actually be part of a remarkable and thrilling event of historic proportions - there is no question whatsoever about that. Check out the website at www.battleofbannockburn.com. We have every confidence that whatever the final configuration of the Bannockburn activities, The National Trust for Scotland will offer a first rate and extremely worthwhile event that many Scottish Americans will want to be part of.
Further, the National Trust for Scotland and Homecoming 2014 have absolutely committed to working with COSCA and others to integrate a strong clan and Diaspora perspective and activities into their program and we very much appreciate and look forward to that opportunity.
Wouldn't it be grand if we all could spare the time and money to spend all year long in Scotland in 2014. Unfortunately, most folks have to make decisions about exactly what days they will be in Scotland and where they will spend those limited number of days. It just makes sense at this point to allow the planning and facts to come together just a bit more so that we all can make the most informed decision about how and when we will all come home to Scotland.
In closing, lets settle down a bit. Good people are working hard to make sure that Scotland offers a great lineup of heritage events in 2014. The Diaspora is engaged and excellent ideas are coming into the mix. Homecoming 2014 will be a success and Americans will be a happy and important part of it all. The Diaspora will be stronger and more vigorous going forward and that is good news for us all.
Yours aye,
Susan L. McIntosh, President
Council of Scottish Clans & Associations
