Neath & Port Talbot
The town of Neath has a strong industrial heritage, but get out into the Vale of Neath and beautiful scenery is waiting to be discovered. The valley is otherwise known as ‘Waterfall Country’, and Merlin Court Fall, near Resolven, is particularly impressive. Port Talbot is best known for its industry and docks.
2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
