Insect-igating: Pond Dipping & Bug Hunting

A wooden dock beside a pond is covered with pond‑dipping equipment and wildlife guides. On the decking, two long-handled nets with white mesh heads lie crossed over a bright green plastic tray filled with smaller nets and tools. Several clear sample containers with green lids and purple magnifying tops are placed nearby. Printed identification sheets showing drawings of insects and aquatic creatures are spread around the equipment. In the background, still water with patches of green algae is bordered by tall grass and reeds.

Join us as we discover the hidden world of beasties that live in our ponds and woods with Insect-igating: Pond Dipping & Bug Hunting.

Get oot & aboot in the Burns Cottage Smallholding this summer with our Learning Team!

This event will go ahead in all weathers so please make sure to dress appropriately.

Suitable for ages 5-12. Children must be supervised by one adult at all times, who will be free of charge; any additional adults will be subject to normal Burns Cottage entry fees. Booking is essential.

Bring your wee beasties and find see what even wee-er beasties live in our pond!

Refunds will be only offered in the event of cancellation by Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

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Disabled access

Thursday 9 July, Tuesday 21 July & Thursday 6 August 2026

10.30am

3.64 - £6.78

Burns Cottage, 16 Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PY

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