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Highlight Talk – Dave Dewar on Andrew Carnegie: From Rags to Riches
Dave Dewar, teacher and playwright on Andrew Carnegie: From Rags To Riches. Andrew Carnegie left Dunfermline aged 12 with his family to emigrate to America. By age 35 he was a millionaire, by 65 he was the richest man on the planet. He then gave it all away.
Booking for Highlight Talks at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is recommended to guarantee entry. Due to limited capacity in the venue, any available seats will be allocated to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning that entry cannot be guaranteed without a booking.
Doors open at 2.15pm
Additional Information
Disabled access
Wednesday 18 February 2026
2.30pm
Free
Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdoch's Lone, Alloway KA7 4PQ
Map
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