SCOTLAND CULTURE MINISTER UNVEILED EDINBURGH'S ST ANDREW'S DAY PROGRAMME

US Fed News Service, Including US State News | November 6, 2009 | Copyright

LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The Office of The Scottish Government issued the following press release:

Culture Minister Michael Russell today unveiled Edinburgh's St Andrew's Day programme, a key part of the Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations taking place across the country.

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Centred on St Andrew Square Gardens and linked to venues across the city, the 2009 St Andrew's "Do" offers an assortment of free family-friendly activities and entertainment over the weekend leading to Scotland's national day.

St Andrew Square Gardens will play host to a family festival on November 28 and 29 ...

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