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We're proud to be part of Dundee's Homecoming Week, which includes fantastic events from our partners at
Literary Dundee and the Angus and Dundee Roots Festival. Whether you live in Dundee, are exploring
your Dundonian heritage or are a newcomer to the city, it'll be a great week to be in town.
     
  

Angus & Dundee Roots Festival

The 2nd Angus & Dundee Roots Festival in 2009 is for everyone who wants to find out more about their Tayroots. Take your search for ancestors in the county of Angus or in the City of Dundee to another level with the help of local registrars, archivists, genealogists, and historians. 

From 26 September 2009, the Festival will generate a range of colourful and fascinating events in Dundee and Angus, including expert talks, history walks, storytelling, concerts, guided tours, film nights, genealogical workshops and a local history fair. Delegates from out-with the area can sign up for a flexible package of events, transport and accommodation

For more info, visit our website at www.tayroots.com.


For A' That - 'A Creative Celebration of Burns'

A book and an event to celebrate Burns.

The words of Robert Burns, poet and artist, have crossed the decades, the centuries and the globe, meaning something different to everyone of us. The University of Dundee has especially commisioned writers from around the world to converge upon the pages of a prestigious new anthology - DBC Pierre, Janice Galloway, Bill Manhire and Kirsty Gunn - as well as national stars of the literary world - Gavin Wallace, Dr Jim Stewart, Stewart Crossley - and some of the best unknown literary names to celebrate a greatlife well and truly lived by scotlands best known literary figure.

In addition a folio of original artwork has been created exclusively to the book, by Brigid Collins, with exciting new book design by Tim Bremner.

The book will be available in September, priced £5 from Amazon, Dundee University Press, Borders Dundee and Waterstones. You can pre-order a copy by emailing dup@dundee.ac.uk .

The book will be launched at a gala event on 29th September, 2009 at the Dundee Rep. With readings, song and the chance to hear Robert Burns as you've never heard him before. Tickets are available from dup@dundee.ac.uk , priced £5.