Burns Night Celebrations

Burns Night Celebrations

Looking for ideas to celebrate Burns Night in South Ayrshire? 

Things to do

There's plenty of things to do in South Ayrshire with a Burns connection.

Where to Eat

Enjoy a taste of Scotland with delicious fresh produce in local hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs.

What's On

From Ceilidhs to ‘Hunt the Haggis’, find out What’s On near you!

Alloway
Promotional poster for “Burns Squared,” an exhibition presented by the Friends of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. The central text reads: “The Friends of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum present Burns Squared, 1st–30th November, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.” The background features a vibrant swirl of red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple paint textures. On the left, there is an image of a red rose with the caption “an exhibition inspired by the work of Robert Burns.” On the right, there is a white bust of Robert Burns with text above it reading “Over 50 artists exhibiting their work, and the opportunity to purchase original art.
Saturday 1 November - Sunday 30 November 2025
12pm - 4pm
Free

Burns Squared

Alloway
Promotional poster for The Burns Project by the National Trust for Scotland. The design features a stylized artistic composition with overlapping profiles of a man in grayscale tones. Text on the left side reads: “National Trust for Scotland” with its logo above. “James Clements” in pink. “Music by Lisa Rigby (Inspired by the Music & Songs of Robert Burns)” in black. “Directed Cora Bisset” in pink. Large bold title “The Burns Project” in bright pink and blue at the bottom. The overall aesthetic combines modern graphic elements with a classic portrait style, evoking themes of heritage and contemporary interpretation.
Saturday 29 November 2025
3.30pm & 7.30pm
18.58

The Burns Project

Alloway
Nighttime scene of a modern wooden building with large glass windows, warmly lit from inside. The structure is surrounded by leafless trees illuminated by vibrant purple and blue lights, creating a colorful glow across the ground. Strings of white lights are visible in the background, adding a festive atmosphere. The foreground shows a grassy and earthy area with patches of light reflecting from the colored illumination.
Saturday 24 January 2026
5:45pm - 10pm
15 – £25

Burns Big Birthday Bash

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Watch Robert Burns Humanitarian Award Live Ceremony

Join us as we announce the winner of the 2024 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award during the Live Online Ceremony on Thursday 25th January at 1pm, or stream anytime.

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