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Gamers are jamming at Glasgow Caledonian University

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Computer gamers who eat, sleep and breathe games are being invited to a 48-hour creative game design marathon at Glasgow Caledonian University The university is the Scottish host of Global Game Jam 2009, the world's first simultaneous game jam. During the jam, developers, programmers, designers, artists, musicians and students from all over the world will work non-stop over a weekend to develop and design an innovative video game. Glasgow Caledonian University is hosting the Scottish leg of Global Game Jam 2009 from 5pm on January 30 until 5pm on February 1.

Building on Burns life with light and sound spectacular

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The life and times of Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns will be projected on the front of Glasgow City Chambers this weekend as part of the Homecoming Scotland celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the poet’s birth. The 15 minute projection of moving images will be shown with accompanying music and a narrative soundtrack on the facade of the City Chambers in George Square between 5.30pm and 9pm today and tomorrow. The projection will also be shown from 6.05pm on Sunday when a host of performers including the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Michelle McManus, country dancers and a pipe band are scheduled to take part in an event at George Square hosted by comedian Andy Cameron

16th annual Celtic Connections Festival near Argyll hotel Glasgow promises to be biggest yet

With Scotland this year celebrating the homecoming, the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns birth- it seems only fitting Celtic Connections gets in on the party. The Celtic music festival which takes place in Glasgow ever January and features artists from around the globe alongside the very best Scottish talent, returns to the city for a 16th year.
And it promises to be the biggest yet.Celtic Connections 2009 will see no fewer than 1500 artists performing in over 300 events across 14 venues between January15 and February1.
And to celebrate Burns big birthday a 12 hour Burns song marathon and all star ceilidh will take place in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, accompanied by a Jamaican Burns Night in the Old Fruit Market.

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Homecoming Scotland 2009 Join Argyll Hotel

Join the "argyll hotel for Homecoming
HOMECOMING
SCOTLAND 2009
Scotland will host its first ever Homecoming year
inspired by the 250th birthday celebrations of
Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. There will
be a year-long programme of events across the
country with Glasgow hosting a series of highlight
events. The year kicks off with Celtic Connections
showcasing work by international and homegrown
performers influenced by Burns.
And it doesn’t end there, 2009 will be the year to
celebrate Burns and all things Scottish with events
and exhibitions like ‘Inspired’ – a fresh look at
Burns through an exhibition of contemporary art.

Celtic Connections Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow 15jan- 1feb

Celtic Connections near Argyll Hotel from 15 january- 1 Feb. Contact Argyll Hotel Glasgow for special deals on 0141 337 3313.

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