Wednesday 25 January

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THE NINE LIVES OF ROBERT BURNS
NTS Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, 10-5pm

The final day of this exhibition that features new paintings by John Cairney – an artist whose own life, more than any other, has been intertwined with that of Robert Burns. (normal RBBM admission price). 

ROZELLE HOUSE & ESTATE
 GUIDED TOURS
Rozelle Park, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 15.00

Robert Hamilton and his wife Jean Mitchell welcome you to their house and explain a little of its history before giving a guided tour of the Goudie Collection of paintings depicting Robert Burns’ poem ‘Tam o’ Shanter’. Tours  will start at 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 15.00 with additional tours if numbers require it. Entry is free and no booking required – just come along and enjoy the experience. 

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BURNS NIGHT
NTS Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, 7pm

An evening of fine dining and entertainment at the birthplace of Scotland’s bard hosted by John Cairney. Tickets £45.

Thursday 26 January

Free Event

MEET THE HAMILTONS
Rozelle House, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Robert Hamilton, Jean Mitchell and their colleagues at Rozelle invite you to come and explore their house built during the 1750s, find out a little of its history, its strong Burns connections and its current use as the main Museum and Galleries for South Ayrshire.. Seasonable refreshments provided. Entry is free but due to limitations on numbers this event is by invitation only.  For your invition please contact Rozelle House Tel. 01292 445447 any time between 12 noon and 4.30 pm (except Tuesdays) after 5th January. 

Saturday 28 January

Museum

Free Event

ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM FREE ENTRY DAY

Free admission to the public 10-4pm. 

Free Event

ROZELLE HOUSE & ESTATE
 GUIDED TOURS
Rozelle Park, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 15.00

Robert Hamilton and his wife Jean Mitchell welcome you to
their house and explain a little of its history before giving a guided tour of the Goudie Collection of paintings depicting Robert Burns’ poem ‘Tam o’ Shanter’. Tours  will start at 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 15.00 with additional tours if numbers require it. Entry is free and no booking required – just come along and enjoy the experience. 

ROBERT BURNS HUMANITARIAN AWARD
NTS Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, 7pm

Invited guests only. The official announcement of the winner of the esteemed annual Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards.

CLYDESDALE HORSE AND CART TRIPS
NTS Cart Track, 12noon onwards

Paid trips between Burns Cottage and RBBM. Enjoy the story of Burns as you pass by on your trip.
 £1 per ride.

 

Sunday 29 January

Alloway 1759

Outside Burns Cottage, Alloway

12noon - 1pm
ALLOWAY AMBLE
A 5k stroll with fun treasure trail on the way around Alloway and Burns Country in aid of Ayrshire Cancer Support. Entry price £5 or £15 for family of four. Call 01563 538008 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.
Ayrshire Cancer Support. Starts & ends at Burns Cottage

 

Free Event

12noon - 12.45pm
CELTIC INTRODUCTION
Musician Josie Smith plays a selection of Celtic background music while you shop or enjoy some roasted chestnuts and hog roast.

 

Free Event

12noon - 3pm
AYRSHIRE FARMERS MARKET
Local produce and crafts for sale in this nostalgic street market.

 

Free Event

12.45pm
MAYBOLE PIPE BAND
Maybole pipe band perform in front of Burns Cottage.

 

Free Event

1pm
PROVOST WELCOMING SPEECH
The Provost of Ayr welcomes visitors and locals to the birthplace of Robert Burns.

 

Free Event

1.05pm
ARRIVAL OF RABBIE
Robert Burns arrives by horse drawn carriage to perform a short 10 minute recital.

 

Free Event

1.15pm
RABBIE’S OUTDOOR CEILIDH
Iain Muir Scottish Country Dance Band plays popular ceilidh dance music while Rabbie and guests take to the street. Audience participation encouraged.

 

Free Event

1.45pm
HIPSHOT THEATRE COMPANY
Hipshot Theatre group entertain with a modern twist on Burns most famous pieces.

 

Free Event

2.05pm
FIONA McCOLM HIGHLAND DANCERS
A display of modern highland dancing from this talented dance group.

 

Free Event

2.15pm
BAGS OF ROCK
Grand finale of traditional and modern tunes performed with dancers.

 

Free Event

2.55pm – 3pm
AULD LANG SYNE
A rousing finish of this iconic Burns anthem.

 

Alloway Church

BURNS AND ALLOWAY
2-4pm

Readings, talks and information on the birthplace and life of Robert Burns by members of Alloway Burns Club.

Alloway Church Hall

BURNS CHILDRENS PARTY
3.30-4.30pm

Party fun and games for children. Includes a big celebration cake! 
£1 per child.

Free Event

ROZELLE HOUSE & ESTATE
 GUIDED TOURS
Rozelle Park, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 15.00

Robert Hamilton and his wife Jean Mitchell welcome you to their house and explain a little of its history before giving a guided tour of the Goudie Collection of paintings depicting Robert Burns’ poem ‘Tam o’ Shanter’. Tours  will start at 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 & 15.00 with additional tours if numbers require it. Entry is free and no booking required – just come along and enjoy the experience. 

 

(Video from Alloway 1759 2011)

Sunday 29 January

Brig o'Doon Hotel

SCOTTISH AFTERNOON TEA
2-4pm

A traditional Scottish afternoon tea with musical entertainment from Alan McPike. Tickets £15 on sale from 10am Tue 29 November by calling 01292 616254. (Also available from Brig o’ Doon hotel)

 

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SOLD OUT
8pm

An intimate evening of Burns Songs and Poetry from Scottish Singer / Songwriter Eddi Reader. Tickets £25  on sale from 10am Tue 29 November by calling 01292 616254 price includes a supper snack

Free Event

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

AYRSHIRE FIDDLE ORCHESTRA
2.30-4pm

Performances from Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra in foyer of RBBM.

 

TAM O'SHANTER
3.30pm

Hear Burns’ famous tale brought to life with this unmissable performance by Drew Cochrane. (Robertson Room)
FREE



SINGING A NATION
7pm

A Robert Burns and Rabindranath Tagore Burns Supper. Celebrating Scotland & India through food, music, dance, poetry and good company.
Tickets £30 per person

Burns Cottage
(Normal admission fee)

OBJECT HANDLING
Burns Cottage Education Pavilion 2-4pm

Get your hands on some popular tools of Burns’ day including traditional crafts.

 

HAGGIS HURLING
Burns Cottage Garden 1-4pm

Try your hand at hurling Scorland’s most elusive creature – how far will it go...

 

BIRDS OF PREY
Burns Cottage Garden 2-4pm

Get up close to Scottish birds of prey and owls – watch these magnificent birds take flight.

 

WILLIE STEWART SINGS SONGS OF BURNS
Burns Cottage Kitchen 3-4pm

Some of Burns’ popular songs performed in an iconic setting.

Alloway Cart Track

CLYDESDALE HORSE AND CART TRIPS
12noon onwards

Paid trips between Burns Cottage and RBBM. Enjoy the story of Burns as you pass by on your trip.
 £1 per ride.

Burns Locations Around Alloway

WHO WAS BURNS?
12-4pm

Take part in our trail visiting the people who knew him, gathering clues to solve a puzzle!
Trail sheet included in normal NTS admission.


 

 

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