AULD ALLOWAY GHOST WALK Walk begins Murdoch’s Lone (path outside Robert Burns Birthplace Museum) 6.30pm or 9.30pm start (walk duration 2-2.5hrs)
The local poacher from 1759 has returned from the dead to roam the streets of Alloway and tell terrifying tales of Robert Burns’ birthplace. Dare you walk with him to explore local landmarks and their haunting history? Discover new paths and old, uncover deep dark hidden secrets and expect the unexpected on this unique journey through Scotland’s centuries. From Murdoch’s Lone to Brig o’ Doon with lots of grave and sinister surprises in between. This is one walk you may never forget ...
Last Tickets Remaining...
Booking essential – via 01292 269793 or www.ticketweb.co.uk available from Wed 21 Nov 2012. Price £15ph (price includes a special mini burns supper snack) Age Limit – 14+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
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Thursday 24 Jan 2013
A MAN'S A MAN Ayr Gaiety Studio Theatre (7.30pm), Tickets £12
A play, an entertainment, a celebration, an investigation into the life of Ayrshire's beloved treasure and Scotland's most famous son – Robert Burns.This is a liberation of the poet's many faceted rebellious spirit from the blistering satire of 'Holly Willie's Prayer' to the tenderness of some of the greatest love songs ever written. The Patriot Burns who castigated faint hearted Scots in 'Such A Parcel Of Rogues In A Nation' yet also made a plea for universal brotherhood in 'A Man's a Man for A' That'. Performed in The Studio by James Robinson & John Murtagh, with music from Alistair McDonald. 'The performance of Parcel of Rogues made my hair stand on end.' - The New Statesman
Tickets available at the Gaiety box office from 3rd December. Also from that date phone bookings can be made by calling 01292 288235 during box office hours Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Or 24hr online booking will also be available with no booking fee required via www.thegaiety.co.uk
Friday 25 Jan 2013
AYR GAIETY BURNS SUPPER Ayr Gaiety Studio Theatre (7pm). Tickets: SOLD OUT
A barn storming Burns Supper in our brand new studio with all the traditional ingredients delivered with a unique mixture of deep wisdom and biting wit, accompanied by Burns's beautiful songs.
For the Lasses, Joyce Falconer - best known as Roisin from BBC's River City; credits include smash hit production 'Tam'O Shanter'.
For the Laddies, Carl MacDougall - television presenter, radio broadcaster, editor, compiler, reviewer & writer - 'A hero of mine …a great storyteller.' (Billy Connolly).
With John Murtagh - Theatre Director, Actor and confirmed Burnsian. John has travelled the world promoting the works of the Bard with his company, Third Degree Burns. Also featuring the great talents of local musician Little Fire. 'Little Fire brings something fresh to the songs of Burns...an intensity and passion that gets right back into the good old Ayrshire dirt that Burns himself sprang from.' (Robert Burns Birthplace Museum).
Tickets available at the Gaiety box office from 3rd December. Also from that date phone bookings can be made by calling 01292 288235 during box office hours Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Or 24hr online booking will also be available with no booking fee required via www.thegaiety.co.uk
Sat 26 Jan 2013
ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM FREE ENTRY DAY
Free admission to the public.
ROZELLE HOUSE CELEBRATION DAY Rozelle House (10am – 4.30pm)
Robert Hamilton, Jean Mitchell and their colleagues at Rozelle invite you to come and explore their house built in 1759, the year of Burns’ birth. Join us on this special day as part of the Alloway 1759 festival and enjoy Alexander Goudie paintings depicting ‘The Tale of Tam O’ Shanter’ as well as paintings from the South Ayrshire Collection and Senior Schools Art Exhibition. You will also have an opportunity to meet the Hamiltons, visit our craft shop and tearoom and find a few other surprises! NB – Guided tours of the house and Goudie paintings are available on request. For parties of 6 or more please book in advance via 01292 445447. FREE entry
ROBERT BURNS HUMANITARIAN AWARD NTS Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
The prestigious Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards Ceremony. Celebrating its eleventh anniversary, this award is presented annually to a group or individual who has saved, improved or enriched the lives of others. (Invited guests only)
EDDI READER ‘IN CELEBRATION OF THE ROBERT BURNS HUMANITARIAN AWARD’ Ayr Town Hall, doors open 8.15pm
Eddi Reader MBE is a Scottish singer-songwriter known both for her recording of Burns songs and also her success with Fairground Attraction and impressive solo career. Join us as she hosts an intimate celebration of the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award with material from her internationally acclaimed 'Songs of Robert Burns' amongst other tracks old and new. Eddi will be joined on stage by musicians Boo Hewerdine, Alan Kelly, John Douglas and Kevin McGuire.
Tickets - SOLD OUT. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 27 Jan 2013
ROBERT BURNS MARRIES JEAN ARMOUR AT LAST! Alloway Church Hall, 1.15pm and 2.15pm
£5 (£3 conc) available via Donald Kay on 07867 510 165 or from the following outlets: Jools Handbag & Accessories Newmarket Street Ayr, Poets Corner Cafe & Bistro Alloway, Pandora Coffee Shop Sandgate Ayr.
Some tickets may be available on the door
Sunday 27 January 2013
ALLOWAY 1759
Outside Burns Cottage, Alloway
12–3pm
AYRSHIRE FARMERS MARKET
Along from Burns Cottage
Local produce and crafts for sale.
12.45pm–1pm
AYR PIPE BAND
Ayr pipe band perform in front of Burns Cottage.
1pm
PROVOST WELCOME
The Provost of South Ayrshire welcomes visitors and locals to the birthplace of Robert Burns.
1-3pm (Meet prompt at 1pm outside Burns Cottage to walk and dine with us!)
BURNS BIRTHDAY FEAST
It is January 1796 and Robert Burns 37th birthday. While his family prepare, our poet is banished from the house and so heads out to reminisce on days gone by and to relive the adventures which inspired the words he wrote. We invite you to journey with Burns’ faithful friend Alexander Cunningham around the village, meeting of course Robert Burns and other characters who influenced his heart and his life. As guests of the birthday feast, we will return to watch Burns wife Jean prepare some traditional Scottish faire before we get a chance to taste and enjoy the birthday celebrations! Starts outside Burns Cottage
TAM O'SHANTER 'THE MORNIN EFTIR' Red Room, Burns Cottage, 1.30pm and 3.15pm
'We aa ken the tale o Tam O'Shanter - but whit heppent the day eftir Tam's glorious ride!? Cam an fin oot the true end o the tale....!!
The original script takes Robert Burns’s famous poem and imagines things the day after Tam’s famous ride. His long-suffering wife, Kate, has had enough of Tam’s wild lifestyle and has dreamt up a scheme that promises to give Tam a ‘reality check’ and cure him of his bad habits once and for all! To do this Kate engages the services of the Devil himself! Nannie the witch (and Maggie the horse!) in order to give Tam the fright of his life! but watch out! everything in this spooky supernatural play is not what it appears to be.....!!!’
Come along and watch RecoveryAyr’s original panto which is part of the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum ‘Independent Mind project’.
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1-4pm (The grounds around Burns Cottage)
HOOTS OWLS
Get up close to owls large and small.
1-4pm (The field at Burns Cottage)
HAGGIS HURLING
Try your hand at hurling Scotland’s most elusive creature – how far will it go...
2-4pm (Burns Cottage Education Pavilion)
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
Fun activities for children of all ages including handling objects from our collection.
3-4.30pm (Burns Cottage Kitchen)
WILLIE STEWART SINGS SONGS OF BURNS
Some of Burns’ popular songs performed in an iconic setting.
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (normal admission fee applies)
2-3.30pm
ALLOWAY CHURCH
Meet Alloway Burns Club: Readings, Talks and Information on the birthplace and life of Robert Burns
2.30-4.00pm
AYRSHIRE FIDDLE ORCHESTRA
Performances from Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra in foyer of RBBM.
ALLOWAY CART TRACK
Horse and Cart Trips from the cottage to the museum along the cart track.
BURNS LANDMARKS
Take part in our trail around the famous landmarks of Alloway – Collect trail sheets from the ticket office at Burns Cottage or the reception desk at the museum.
3.15–4.15pm
PARTY FUN AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN
Includes a big celebration cake!
£1 per child.
Rozelle House (12pm – 4.30pm)
ROZELLE HOUSE CELEBRATION DAY
Robert Hamilton, Jean Mitchell and their colleagues at Rozelle invite you to come and explore their house built in 1759, the year of Burns’ birth. Join us on this special day as part of the Alloway 1759 festival and enjoy Alexander Goudie paintings depicting ‘The Tale of Tam O’ Shanter’ as well as paintings from the South Ayrshire Collection and Senior Schools Art Exhibition. You will also have an opportunity to meet the Hamiltons, visit our craft shop and tearoom and find a few other surprises! NB – Guided tours of the house and Goudie paintings are available on request.
For parties of 6 or more please book in advance via 01292 445447. FREE entry
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2pm
Brig O’Doon Hotel, Alloway
Join us and a host of well known Scottish personalities including comedy actor Karen Dunbar, Still Game stars Jane McCarry and Mark Cox, author Carl MacDougall and singing sensation Nicola Cassells as we celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns. This humorous and unique tribute will include a traditional Burns supper, followed by lively recitals and discussions on the life and work of Scotland’s Bard.
Tickets cost £30 per person
Ticket price includes a three course Burns lunch and a dram. Tables of ten are available for £300.
To reserve tickets call 0141 302 7407 or 0141 302 7319
AULD ALLOWAY GHOST WALK
A MAN'S A MAN
ROBERT BURNS MARRIES JEAN ARMOUR AT LAST!
It is January 1796 and Robert Burns 37th birthday. While his family prepare, our poet is banished from the house and so heads out to reminisce on days gone by and to relive the adventures which inspired the words he wrote. We invite you to journey with Burns’ faithful friend Alexander Cunningham around the village, meeting of course Robert Burns and other characters who influenced his heart and his life. As guests of the birthday feast, we will return to watch Burns wife Jean prepare some traditional Scottish faire before we get a chance to taste and enjoy the birthday celebrations!
TAM O'SHANTER 'THE MORNIN EFTIR'
