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!

Ayr
Robert Burns in Poetry 16 Jan - 14 Feb 2025
Thursday 16 January - Friday 14 February 2025
Thursday to Sunday, 12.30pm - 4pm
Free

Robert Burns in Poetry Exhibition

Ayr
This image features a central portrait of a man in historical attire, surrounded by smaller oval portraits of five women. The man, painted in a classical style, appears to be Robert Burns, a famous Scottish poet. The women are shown in modern photographs, each wearing attire reminiscent of historical or traditional Scottish clothing. The portraits are placed on a wooden background, with the central portrait prominently highlighted.
Tuesday 11 February 2025
12.30pm and 6.30pm
10

Burns’ Women – The Song and The Story

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 19 February 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Ayrshire Churches and The Burns Connection: Church development in Ayrshire

Ayr
A tartan background that says Tam O'Shanters Murder Mystery Evening in white font.
Friday 28 February 2025
6.30pm
45

Tam O’Shanter’s Murder Mystery Evening

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 5 March 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Jack Rigg on A Road Well Travelled

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 19 March 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Experiences of a Modern Day Farmer Poet

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 2 April 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - The French Connection

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 23 April 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Collier Laddie

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 7 May 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Ayrshire in Rhyme

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 21 May 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - The Sound of a Rhinoceros: On Translating Robert Burns Into Spanish

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