Talks and Workshops

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Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 4 June 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - The Estates of Rozelle, Belleisle and Cambusdoon

Ayr
A smiling person with short, brown hair wearing a gray, textured jacket and a silver watch. They have a natural, joyful expression while touching the back of their neck, and the background is a plain, neutral gray.
Friday 4 July 2025
7.30pm
18 – £22

Mhairi Black: Politics Isn’t For Me

Ayr
A split image showing a darkroom printmaking setup under red safe lights. The left side displays an enlarger with a pressed leaf arranged on a glass plate, ready for exposure. The right side shows a developing tray with two photograms of plant shapes in the process of being developed, showing high-contrast white outlines against a dark background.
Saturday 25 October 2025
9.30am-12.30pm or 1.30-4.30pm
£80

Photogram Printmaking Workshop

Ayr
A graphic image of text that says "What to Plant in Scotland, Thursday 5 June 2025 5.30pm-6.30pm, Carnegie Library 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB T: 01292 286 386". There are logos from Living Knowledge Network, and the BRITISH LIBRARY.
Friday, 6 June 2025
5.30pm - 6.30pm
Free

What to Plant in Scotland

Prestwick
A promotional graphic for an event titled 'The Scottish Witch Hunts and Local Trials'. The image features historic-style purple artwork depicting people being tried as witches, with ships and waves in the background. Logos for OSCR, Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland, and SCVO are included at the top, along with the tagline 'Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland'.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
10am
Free

The Scottish Witch Hunts and Local Trials at Prestwick Library

Ayr
This is an image of a psychic medium, presented with a dramatic, intense look against a dark, misty background. The person is dressed in a dark leather jacket, looking directly into the camera with a serious expression. Above him, the title "The Psychic Medium" is displayed in white, uppercase text. Surrounding him are quotes from various publications with five-star ratings, praising his performances: "Psych-tacular" - The Gazette "He left sceptics scratching their heads" - Stamford Mercury "Breathtaking" - Review World "Brilliant, moving, and stunning" - Evening News The overall design is striking, emphasizing the mystery and allure associated with his psychic abilities.
Thursday 8 May 2025
7.30pm
30 to £35

Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium

Ayr
Author Kathleen Bates smiling and holding her book titled "Joyful Witness" in front of a light-colored wall. The background features a blue sky with clouds and text that reads "Kathleen Bates Author Event
Saturday 17 May 2025
10.30am - 12pm
Free

Author Talk with Kathleen Bates

Alloway
Promotional poster for "A Blether O’ Books" event at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, taking place on 1–2 November 2025. The poster features a headshot of a woman with blonde hair, identified as Anna Groundwater. The background has whimsical blue illustrations, and the National Trust for Scotland logo is displayed in the bottom left corner.
Saturday 1 November 2025
10:30am - 11:30am (Doors at 10:15am)
8.88 - 10.98

A Blether O' Books with Anna Groundwater

Ayr
A person’s right hand is holding a black pen above a blank white spiral notebook on a pink background. An eraser with a black stripe lies to the left of the notebook. The person is wearing a light-colored long-sleeve shirt.
Monday 25 August 2025
10.00am - 12.30pm
20

Creative Writing Taster at Carnegie Library

Ayr
A promotional graphic for an event titled 'LegendAYRy: The Myths and Facts of the Accused of South Ayrshire'. The image features historic-style green artwork showing a devil-like figure, a scribe, and a line of accused individuals, with a stormy sea and ships in the background. Logos for OSCR, Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland, and SCVO are displayed at the top.
Monday, 2 June 2025
3pm - 5pm
Free

LegendAYRy: The Myths and Facts of the Accused of South Ayrshire at Forehill Library

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