Coming up in November... RACMSA RALLY OF SCOTLAND :THE FINAL STAGE OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL RALLY CHALLENGE

As part of Scotland’s Homecoming Celebrations head to Stirling and Perth to see the RACMSA Rally of Scotland, the first time an intercontinental rally has come to Scotland in 20 years. The rally action starts at historic Scone Palace and finishes at spectacular Stirling Castle. Nov 19-21 Stirling and Perthshire

HOMECOMING SCOTLAND FINALE CELEBRATIONS

Join Scotland’s biggest ever St Andrew’s do! From concerts and ceilidhs, to parties and parades, fireworks and fun, there’s plenty to do whatever your age or interest. And with Scotland’s music providing the soundtrack to the Finale Celebrations, this is one must attend party! Nov 26-30 Across Scotland

HOMECOMING LIVE - THE FINAL FLING

A unique festival for St Andrew’s Day in Glasgow, Scotland’s City of Music, featuring some of Scotland’s greatest artists. With line-ups featuring Deacon Blue, Lloyd Cole, The Bluebells, The View, Teenage Fanclub, The Vaselines, Idlewild, King Creosote, Codeine Velvet Club and The Law alongside Scotland’s finest food and drink, this is one end of year party not to miss. Nov 28 SECC Glasgow

Look out for more than 40 events across Scotland taking part in the Homecoming Scotland Finale Celebrations and join Scotland’s biggest ever St Andrew’s do from 26 - 30th November. For the full listing of events and to register for programme updates go to: homecomingscotland2009.com

28 THE LIST 5–19 Nov 2009

ST COLUMBA’S ST COLUMBA’S CHARITY COUTURE SHOW CHARITY COUTURE SHOW St Columba’s is unique amongst charity shops in terms of the variety and quality of its donations. This event will showcase the imaginative recycling of clothes and textiles sourced from these shops.

The looks will be an exciting and contemporary mix of old high street, new high street, homemade, vintage and designer labels.

Tickets are £10 (including a handsewn goody bag) and can be bought from any of the St Columba’s shops: 352 Leith Walk, EH6 5BR 192-195 Morningside Road, EH10 4QT 4 Drumsheugh Place, EH3 7PT 9 Comely Bank Road, EH4 1DR 65B Main Street, Fauldhouse, West Lothian EH47

Wednesday 11 November 2009 5.00pm & 7.30pm St Andrew’s & St George’s Church, George Street, Edinburgh

Please note: Most of the clothes will go on sale after the show on Saturday 14 November at St Columba’s Kist shop 4 Drumsheugh Place, EH3 7PT. Please contact Anna Beard for details on 0131 220 0802.