Tarbolton

About Tarbolton

Tarbolton is an inland Ayrshire village, with its history rooted in agriculture. It’s best known for its strong connections to Robert Burns – in 1780 he set up the Bachelor’s Club here, a debating society held at a cottage on Sandgate Street. It’s now a museum, run by the National Trust for Scotland.  

Connections to Ayrshire farming are obvious everywhere, and if you’re green-fingered too, you’ll find Hayes Garden World on road into Tarbolton: it’s a great stop for shopping, a bite to eat, or for some home baking in its very popular restaurant.  

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Things To Do

Tarbolton
Outside the Bachelor’s Club

Bachelors' Club

**Please note this location has seasonal opening hours.** The Bachelors’ Club is situated on Sandgate Street in the farming village...

What's On

Tarbolton
A graphic image with text that reads "A PARTY to REMEMBER! Come along to a VE Day 80 celebration, Celebrating VE Day's 80th anniversary. ve-vjday80.gov.uk, V80, THE BIG LUNCH".
Thursday 8 May 2025
10am - 12pm
Free

Tea and Cake VE Day Celebrations at Tarbolton Library

Tarbolton
A graphic image with text that reads "VE DAY CRAFTS! Come along to a VE Day 80 celebration, Celebrating VE Day's 80th anniversary. ve-vjday80.gov.uk, V80, THE BIG LUNCH".
Thursday 8 May 2025
3pm - 4pm
Free

VE Day Crafts at Tarbolton Library

Tarbolton
Colorful promotional poster for "Tarbolton Gala Day" featuring playful graphics of clouds, bunting, grass, and flowers. The event is scheduled for Saturday 14th June, from 11am to 5pm, at Tarbolton Park (KA5 5QA). Activities and attractions listed include: Hot Food, Stalls, Live Music, Alpacas, Fun Games, Obstacle Course, Inflatables, Archery, and Face Painting. At the bottom, logos of Destination South Ayrshire, The Robertson Trust, and Tarbolton Community Council are shown. The website tarboltoncc.co.uk/gala25 is provided for more information.
Saturday 14 June 2025
11am

Tarbolton Gala Day

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