Highlight Talk – James Thomson on Tam O’ Shanter: The Story of a Tale

Highlight Talk – James Thomson on Tam O’ Shanter: The Story of a Tale

James Thomson, former senior police officer, retired management and HR consultant, author, with official links to Burns Clubs and the Rpbert Burns World Federation, presents Tam O’ Shanter: The Story Of A Tale, based on his book In and Out of Tam o’ Shanter, The Story of a Tale which examines and explains that great epic poem.

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 22 October 2025
2.30pm
Free
Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdoch's Lone, Alloway KA7 4PQ

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