BURNS AN A THAT! FESTIVAL 2010 Thur 27th - Sun 30th May A festival celebrating the man, music and his legacy FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
Land O Burns 10k Race TIMES: 7.30pm Wednesday 26th May PRICE: 7 non affiliates 5 affiliates ENTRY: via email: race@ayrseaforth.co.uk/ TEL/TXT: 07887 794 882 or 07811 353 330 Registration will also be taken on the night from 5.30pm WEBSITE: www.ayrseaforth.co.uk/ SOLD OUT The burns an a that! Festival are delighted to re-establish the famous Land O Burns 10k Race as part of this year s festival. In partnership with Ayr Seaforth Athletics Club, we are looking for individuals of all capabilities to take part in this historic event. The race will encompass Seafield, Alloway & Doonfoot. All entrants must be over the age of 15 years. SAVE 5 Come racing at ayr in may and WELCOME TO THE BURNS FESTIVAL 2010 Festival Introduction Welcome to the ninth burns an a that! Festival - a four day tribute to Scotland s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. burns an a that! is now the largest arts and cultural festival in the West of Scotland attracting audiences from throughout the UK and beyond. This year s exciting programme presents an eclectic mix of music from folk to classical and traditional through to pop, as well as a wide ranging programme of community events at venues throughout Ayrshire. Ayr Town Hall is the main focus and new home of the 2010 burns an a that! Festival. Featuring four spectacular days of more than 20 artists, the opening night on Thursday 27th May features music from the finalists of the AYRPLAY competition, Friday sees finalists from the most recent 2009 ITV X Factor series and a complete change of pace on Saturday, as the Town Hall welcomes leading Scottish folk musicians. The Sunday night Festival Finale has closed each of the last two festivals to resounding applause and this year is set to follow suit with performances from Scotland s finest in rock, latin, classical, comedy and more. An event not to be missed. Book your tickets for 2010 now! Burns Festival Company Festival Club Ticketing Information Gigantic Ticketing: www.gigantic.com www.seetickets.co.uk www.ticketmaster.co.uk Ayr Tourist Information Centre 22 Sandgate, Ayr, KA7 1BW Tel: 01292 290 300 Ayr Citadel Citadel Leisure Centre South Harbour Street, Ayr, KA7 1JB Tel: 01292 269 793 (Option 2) THE PROCLAIMERS IN CONCERT Troon Concert Hall Saturday 29th May 7.30pm 32 take advantage of this great offer by calling us on 01292 264179 and QUOTE BURNS FESTIVAL. only available on the williamhill.com Raceday Wed 26 may & the Burns an a that Festival Raceday thur 27 may. TICKETS - 10 * * tickets must be booked & paid for 7 days in advance. terms & conditions apply. A small number of tickets will be available at the Festival Club on the day of each performance and can be purchased up to 30 minutes before the doors open. burns an a that! Festival, Ayr Town Hall, New Bridge Street, Ayr, KA7 1JX Thursday - Sunday 10:30am to 7:30pm For up-to-date information on all events, please go to Thanks & Supporters Burns Festival Company Rachel McCallum - Festival Co-ordinator Graham Peterkin - South Ayrshire Council Lesley Cannon - South Ayrshire Council Malcolm Roughead - VisitScotland Paul Bush - EventScotland Lynne Pringle - Scottish Enterprise Brenda Ritchie - West FM Stephen Walker - Luxury Collection, Turnberry 3
THURSDAY 27th THE BEST OF SCOTLAND S UNSIGNED BANDS BATTLE IT OUT IN THE... Ayrplay FINAL Now in its third year, AYRPLAY Burns Showcase for New Bands Competition has gained the reputation as one of the country s greatest battle of the bands contests and with the prize to perform to more than 100,000 people at Britain s biggest day out, The Epsom Derby, in June 2010, stakes to win this year s competition are high. Come & witness the 6 finalists from this year s competition to find out who will win the title of AYRPLAY Winner 2010! Festival Club Ayr Town Hall 7pm - 11pm For more info visit www.ayrplay.co.uk Scottish Musical Evening WHERE: Alloway Church Hall TIMES: 7.30pm PRICE: 7 adult 3 child TICKETS: MacKay Music, Cathcart Street, Ayr An evening of fabulous Scottish music and entertainment including performances from Alexander Morrison, Cheryl Forbes, Ian Muir, Aileen Robertson Dancers and Gordon Cree band. Wine Tasting & Entertainment in Historic Wine Vaults WHERE: Corney & Barrow, Academy Street, Ayr TIMES: 7.30pm PRICE: 15 TICKETS: Tel: 01369-840404 / 07765573240 Unique wine tasting experience in Scotland s oldest surviving commercial wine vaults, built in 1766. Stand Up Poets WHERE: Libertine, River Street, Ayr TIMES: 8pm - 10.30pm PRICE: 3 TICKETS: From venue Some of the finest poets in Scotland performing their work live in a lively, relaxed atmosphere. Performances from Rab Wilson, Sheila Templeton & Robin Cairns with an Open Mic session. Burns by Bonnie Doon WHERE: Doon Valley Museum, Dalmellington TIMES: 10am - 12noon / 1pm - 2.15pm Come along to Doon Valley Museum and listen to the pupils from Doon Academy as they tell stories about the life and works of Robert Burns. Also a chance to watch Doon Valley artist Geoff Forrest work with pupils as they make willow platters. Burns an Bits o a That! WHERE: Oswald Hall, Auchincruive TIMES: 7 for 7.30pm PRICE: 9 or 8 concession TICKETS: From Venue or Tel: 01292 525361 WEBSITE www.aag.org.uk or borealismusic.com In association with Ayr Arts Guild, WHERE: Ayr Racecourse Mauchline band Borealis play their highly TIMES: 12.20pm (gates open) acclaimed contemporary versions of PRICE: 10 or 15 (see ad on p2) songs by Robert Burns alongside nostalgic BOOK TICKETS: Tickets 5 in advance 7.50 on the day Concessions 5 to students light music. Ayrshire Poet Rab Wilson also www.gigantic.com Ayr Tourist Information Centre 01292 290 300 Ayr Citadel 01292 269 793 LONG Raceday WAY includes HOME food demos and recites his own and Burns poetry. Light 4 2009 special Ayrplay Burns Winners Country menu. Supper is included in ticket price. 5 Burns an a that! Festival Raceday The Bachelors Club Entertainers WHERE: Loudoun Hall, Ayr TIMES: 7.30pm PRICE: 10 TICKETS: MacKay Music, Cathcart Street, Ayr WEBSITE www.fiddleorchestra.com The long established entertainers from the renowned Bachelors Club Burns Supper in Tarbolton, present an evening of Burns songs, words and fiddle music.
FRIDAY 28th Join X Factor finalists and rising stars, Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon, Lucie Jones and Jamie Archer & his band as they take to the Burns Festival stage. Packed with exciting performances and songs from the show, this is one event you cannot miss. Festival Club Ayr Town Hall 7pm - 11pm BOOK TICKETS: Tickets 17.50 in advance 20 on the day Concessions 17.50 students Family option 1 (2 adults & 2 children) 60 Family option 2 (2 Adults 1 child) 50 Book Online: www.gigantic.com Ayr Tourist Information Centre 01292 290 300 STARS FROM ITV S X THE FACTOR OLLY MURS STACEY SOLOMON JAMIE ARCHER & BAND Ayr Central Fun Day WHERE: Ayr Central Shopping Centre TIMES: 12.30pm - 4.30pm Free Ice Cream, Haggis Dogs, Facepainting, Bouncy Castle and lots of fun at Ayr Central - celebrating the burns an a that! Festival. Paul McKenna Band & Friends WHERE: Wellington s Bar, Wellington TIMES: 9pm til Late Winners of the up and coming traditional band at the recent Traditional Music Awards. This young vibrant band cannot be missed! Annabelle Chvostek in Concert WHERE: Libertine, River St, Ayr TIMES: 7.30pm PRICE: 8 TICKETS: At Venue or www.ticketweb.co.uk Libertine, Ayr s Bohemian venue, bar, coffee house and casual eatery offers a diverse range of performances from acoustic music to stand up poetry, comedy and small theatre productions and are delighted to host Annabelle Chvostek in Concert. Ceilidh with Gunna Sound WHERE: Boswells, Bowsell Park, Ayr TIMES: 9pm - 12.30pm Ghost Walk wi Rabbie WHERE: Burns Cottage Car Park, Alloway TIMES: 9pm PRICE: 7.50 TICKETS: Donald Kay 07867 510 165 / Ayr Tourist Information: 01292 290300 Prepared to be spooked! A new and exciting Ghost Walk is being introduced as part of the burns an a that! Festival. Walk around Alloway with Rabbie as he tells the story of Tam O Shanter where you will visit where Mungo s mither hang d hersel the Auld Kirk and much, much more! Burns Supper with Jim Malcolm & Michael Russell MSP WHERE: The Savoy Park Hotel, Racecourse Road, Ayr TIMES: 7.15pm PRICE: 28 TICKETS: Tel: 01369 840404 WEBSITE: www.cultural-connections.co.uk Three course Burns Supper. Michael Russell, Scottish Government Minister of Education, will deliver the immortal memory, with musical entertainment from award-winning professional singer Jim Malcolm and recitations from Beth Clelland, President of Ayr and District Youth Robert Burns Club and national award winner for Burns recitations at the Robert Burns World Federation of Schools competitions. Author Talk by John Millar Shadow of Dynamite WHERE: Carnegie Library, Ayr TIMES: 7pm PRICE: 2 (including refreshments) Ayr Citadel 01292 269 793 John Millar will talk about his book which is about the people who lived and worked Modern Ceilidh with Ceilidh band Gunna around Alfred Nobel s factory in the Ardeer Sound and a range of music from Brian Peninsula at the time when it was a world 6 hope - resident DJ. No entry Fee. centre of explosives manufacturer. 7 LUCIE JONES
SATURDAY 29th FOLK NIGHT SHOOGLENIFTY The finest folk musicians from across Scotland come together with some of the best up and coming traditional artists to delight fans. Performances from BBC Radio Scotland s Young Traditional Musician of the Year Ruaridh MacMillan, renowned fiddler Alistair McCulloch, Haggerdash Folk, The Wherries and ceilidh band with a twist Shooglenifty. This is sure to be another sell out night. Festival Club Ayr Town Hall 7.30pm - 12pm BOOK TICKETS: Tickets 17.50 in advance 20 on the day Concessions 17.50 to students www.gigantic.com Ayr Tourist Information Centre 01292 290 300 Ayr Citadel 01292 269 793 Creme de la Creme WHERE: Wellington s Bar, Wellington TIMES: 9pm til Late This band consisting of some of the best young musicians attending the Royal Academy (R.A.M.D.A) will leave you amazed at the young talent currently being produced in the field of traditional music in Scotland. Mauchline Holy Fair WHERE: Castle Street, Mauchline TIMES: 11am - 5pm The famous Mauchline Fair is back! Mauchline will host a variety of entertainment and music including Steel Band and various street entertainment. There are also over 50 stalls offering various crafts and food. This event is supported by East Ayrshire Council. Headline Act still to be announced, so watch this space! Buskers Bunnet WHERE: Ayr High Street TIMES: 12 noon - 4pm Join in the musical celebrations in Ayr High Street as we bring you performances from local talented Buskers. The Bairds BBQ at Dowhill WHERE: Dowhill Farm, Nr Girvan TIMES: 4pm Come along to Dowhill and enjoy tastings in our farm shop (ice cream, whisky, meats etc) A BBQ focusing on a burns theme, including haggis sausages and burgers will also be available. Recitals of Burns works and a Bag Piper playing at various times throughout the evening. The Travellin Rabbies WHERE: Tam O Shanter Inn, Ayr TIMES: 2pm - 6pm Ayr Central Fun Day WHERE: Ayr Central Shopping Centre TIMES: 12.30pm - 4.30pm Free Ice Cream, Haggis Dogs, Facepainting, Bouncy Castle and lots of fun at Ayr Central - celebrating the burns an a that! Festival. Burns at the Beach! WHERE: Place de Saint Germain (Gardens opposite Pirate Pete s) TIMES: 12 noon - 5pm Acts include Troon Boys Brigade Pipe Band, Bubbles the Clown, arts & crafts, Punch & Judy Shows, Stilt Walkers, Aileen Robertson Dancers & Burns BBQ with Cactus Jacs! Whisky an a that! VII WHERE: Ayr Town Hall TIMES: 12-6pm PRICE: 16 TICKETS: Robbie s Drams, Ayr Tel: 01292 284279 WEBSITE: www.robbiesdrams.com Robbie s Drams is delighted to announce that Whisky an a that! VII is going to be the biggest and best to date. A fantastic mix of exhibitors from every whisky producing area in Scotland including marketers, producers and distillers with celebrity guests and speakers. Guests are guaranteed to be educated and entertained whilst being fully immersed into the world of whisky! Burns Country Rideout WHERE: Low Green, Ayr TIMES: 12 noon Spend an afternoon in Rabbie s favourite The Burns Country Rideout will be a pub the Tam O Shanter Inn and listen to great spectacle and an opportunity 8 a tribute to the bard with music and verse to view hundreds of Harley Davidson by The Travellin Rabbies. motorcycles from all over Europe. 9
SUNDAY 30th BURNS AN A THAT! FESTIVAL FINALE WOLFSTONE DARIUS Bagpipes, drums, soloists, rock, latin, classical and comedy - a perfect mix of fantastic entertainment for the final night of the festival. Performances from Celtic Rock band, Wolfstone, infectious melody of Popstar to Opera Star winner Darius, fusions of Latin with Scottish bagpipes and folk, MacUmba, and compere for the night, comedian Geoff Boyz. Festival Club Ayr Town Hall 7pm - 11.15pm BOOK TICKETS: Tickets 17.50 in advance 20 on the day Concessions 17.50 to students Book Fayre in aid of Christian Aid WHERE: Alloway Parish Church Halls complex TIMES: 2-4pm Second hand books, CD s & DVD s are to be sold by our Youth Organisations in aid of Christian Aid. We hope that we unearth some interesting items to be sold! Stand Up Poets WHERE: Mercat Hotel, Cumnock TIMES: 7.30pm - 10pm PRICE: 2 TICKETS: From venue Tel: 01290 424 618 Some of the finest poets in Scotland performing their work live in a lively, relaxed atmosphere. Performances from Cathy Jamieson MSP, Rab Wilson, Robin Cairns & Jim Monaghan with an Open Mic session too for anyone who wants to read. Burns Festival Karaoke Competition WHERE: McArthurs, Arthur Street, Ayr TIMES: 9pm - midnight Karaoke competition with contestants encouraged to sing songs by Scottish artists. Cash prizes totalling 500. Hosted by Calum McDonald. Poetry Picnic WHERE: Walled Gardens, Culzean Country Park TIMES: 12 noon -2pm (subject to normal National Trust for Scotland entry fees) WEBSITE www.makarpress.co.uk You bring the picnic & Makar Press poets, Rowena M Love, Michael Malone & Sheila Templeton will provide the poetry. Lively, accessible poems in beautiful surroundings, suitable for all ages. The Travellin Rabbies WHERE: Tam O Shanter Inn, Ayr TIMES: 2pm - 6pm Spend an afternoon in Rabbie s favourite pub the Tam O Shanter Inn and listen to a tribute to the bard with music and verse by The Travellin Rabbies. Roddy Hart Live WHERE: Libertine, River Street, Ayr TIMES: 7.30pm - 11.30pm PRICE: 8 TICKETS:at venue / www.ticketweb.co.uk The famous Roddy Hart makes a welcome return to Libertine. Hot off the touring circuit, promoting his fantastic L.P. Sign Language. Support wil be provided by Alan Frew. This event is not to be missed! Super Sunday Session WHERE: Wellington s Bar, Wellington TIMES: 9pm til Late www.gigantic.com Ayr Tourist Information Centre 01292 290 300 Ayr Citadel 01292 269 793 Wellington Sunday Session is always super but during the Festival many top class musicians join in and make it truly 10 The Best in the West. 11
THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL Check out the events that will be happening throughout the week Burns Festival Fun Fair Walkabout Auld Ayr & Alloway WHERE: Low Green, Ayr PRICE: Various TICKETS: From Venue Experience the excitement of the burns an a that! Festival funfair. Friday - 1pm-9.30pm / Saturday - 12pm-9.30pm Sunday 12pm-9.30pm / Monday 12pm-9.30pm The Burns Connection with YOUR family WHERE: Carnegie Library, Ayr TIMES: 27th May (7.30-9.30pm) 28th (10am - 6pm) 29th May (10am - 6pm) Discover your family in the time of Robert Burns. At this event we will be giving a talk on the life, times and family history of Robert Burns showing how this has been compiled using widely available records and how individuals can find the same information for their own family and discover how their family lived in the late 18th century. Chasing Sublime Light WHERE: Rozelle House, Ayr TIMES: 1st May - 13th June, Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sundays 2pm - 5pm This is the first exhibition in Scotland of work by the established artist, David Tress, who is based in Pembrokeshire in Wales. This touring exhibition features contemporary paintings and drawings created by David in response to journeys taken in the wilder landscapes of Cumbria, Northumberland, North Wales, North Yorkshire and the West of Scotland. Photography Exhibition WHERE: Carnegie Library, Ayr TIMES: Library Opening Times Photography Exhibition produced by Ayr College John Steele on Wee Cumbrae WHERE: Carnegie Library, Ayr TIMES: Wednesday 26th May, 7pm PRICE: 2 (Including refreshments) WHERE: Ayr & Alloway TIMES: By Appointment 24th - 31st May PRICE: Walkabout 14.95 Drive About 30 TICKETS: Tel: 01292 290 300 or 07867 510 165 WEBSITE www.walkaboutayr.com Let Donald Kay take you back to the 1200 s and show you how Ayr has developed into the beautiful burgh you see today or why not take a walk about Alloway with the bard himself, visiting it s many attractions including the Brig o Doon and the Auld Kirk from his famous tale of Tam O Shanter Follow the Journey of Cashmere WHERE: Begg Scotland, 17 Viewfield Road, Ayr TIMES: 9.3Oam - 4pm Monday 24th - Monday 31st May (Closed Sunday) TICKETS: By Appointment on 01292 293365 WEBSITE: www.beggscotland.com Come along to Begg Scotland, Ayr for a tour of a working factory that started in 1857. The Gathering WHERE: Ayr Racecourse TIMES: Friday 28th May - Sunday 30th May PRICE: 20 TICKETS: From Website WEBSITE: www.clydevalleyhog.net The Gathering is a Harley Davidson motorcycle rally held within Ayr Racecourse and entry is by ticket only on a pre-registration basis. The weekend consists of motorcycles, good food and music for Harley enthusiasts. Youth Football Tournament WHERE: Old Raceourse, Ayr / Rozelle Park / King George 5th & Dam Park TICKETS: 01292 500202 WEBSITE: www.gosoc.co.uk Ayr International Youth Football Tournament - Scotland Cup, the oldest tournament in the UK and the third oldest tournament in Europe. A real celebration of youth football. Burns, Blues and Bannocks WHERE: Burnside Guest House Tel: 01292 263912 TIMES: Wednesday 26th May 7.30pm PRICE: 8 (Price includes buffet) FOOD & DRINK Don t miss the 2010 burns an a that Food & Drink Festival. Throughout the week Ayrshire establishments will showcase their innovative menus and local produce to bring to you the finest in food & drink. Food Demo s & Themed Menu at Ayr Racecourse WHERE: Ayr Racecourse WHEN: 26th & 27th May / 24th - 31st May PRICE: 10 5 discount to both race meetings if these are booked 7 or more days in advance The Bairds BBQ at Dowhill WHERE: Dowhill Farm, Nr Girvan WHEN: Sat 29th / Sun 30th May 4pm onwards Burns Themed Menu WHERE: Burns National Heritage Park, Alloway WHEN: Monday 24th - Monday 31st May A Taste of Burns WHERE: The Stables Restaurant, Queens Court, Sandgate, Ayr WHEN: Wednesday 26th May 7.30pm - 9.30pm PRICE: 20 TICKETS: Tel: 01292 880155 Come along to Dowhill and enjoy tastings in our farm shop (ice cream, whisky, meats etc) A BBQ focusing on a burns theme, including haggis sausages and burgers will also be available. Recitals of Burns works and a Bag Piper playing at various times throughout the evening. Themed Menu using seafood and Ayrshire produce WHERE: Finns Restaurant, Fencefoot Farm, Fairlie WHEN: Monday 24th May - Monday 31st May www.fencebay.co.uk WEBSITE: www.fencebay.co.uk/ Burns Hamper WHERE: Fencebay WHEN: Monday 24th - Monday 31st May www.fencebay.co.uk Finns Restaurant will develop recipes combining local seafood and food directly associated with Burns. Haggis will be provided by local haggis manufacturer Patons of Largs and drinks with a Burns Twist e.g Robert Burns Whisky from Arran Distillers and a range of Bobbie Burns wine from Colin Campbell s vineyard in Rutherglen, Australia. Whisky an a that! VII - The Ultimate Whisky Experience WHERE: Ayr Town Hall WHEN: Saturday 29th May 12-6.00pm PRICE: 16 TICKETS: Robbie s Drams, Ayr Tel:01292 284279 or www.robbiesdrams.com During both racedays there will be demonstrations by Duncan McKay, Executive Chef at Western House Hotel. In addition a special Burns Country menu will be served in the Jockey Club Restaurant throughout the week. Robbie s Drams is delighted to announce Whisky an a that! VII is going to be the biggest and best to date. There will be a fantastic mix of exhibitors from every whisky producing area in Scotland including marketers, producers and distillers with celebrity guests and speakers. The Burns National Heritage Park are offering a tasty Burns Themed Menu during the burns an a that! Festival. Come along and enjoy the tasty food as well as the relaxed atmosphere. Fencebay will offer for sale a Burns Hamper featuring Patons Haggis, Arran & Dunlop cheese, oatcakes, Fencebay smoked salmon, tablet, shortbread and also wine & whisky options. Available at www.fencebay.co.uk A taste of Burns with Burns Supper including the Address to the Haggis performed by Ayrshire s own Rabbie Burns (Donald Kay) followed by traditional Burns songs. Wine Tasting & Entertainment in Historic Wine Vaults Unique wine tasting experience in Scotland s oldest surviving John Steele will talk about his book on Wee Cumbrae WHERE: Corney & Barrow, Academy Street, Ayr WHEN: Thursday 27th May 7.30pm commercial wine vaults, built in 1766. Very atmospheric which the Herald has described as Scotland s Last An intimate evening with fiddling duo Fiddlers Bidding. PRICE 15 underground venue, not normally open to the public. Hidden Secret Traditional music and song. Leading into a light-hearted 12 TICKETS: Tel: 01369-840404 / 07765573240 blues/contemporary section. 13
AT A GLANCE ENTERTAINMENT EVENT WHERE DATE MUSIC EVENT WHERE DATE Burns, Blues and Bannocks at the Burnside Burns by Bonnie Doon Burnside Guest House, Queens Terrace, Ayr Doon Valley Museum, Dalmellington 7.30pm Wednesday 26th May 10am - 12noon / 1pm - 2.15pm Thursday 27th May Children s Traditional Music Concert Burns an Bits a a that! Town Hall, Cumnock Oswald Hall, Auchincruive 10.15am Wednesday 26th May (invited audience only) 7 for 7.30pm Thursday 27th May Scottish Musical Evening The Bachelors Club Entertainers Alloway Church Hall Loudoun Hall, Ayr 7.30pm Thursday 27th May 7.30pm Thursday 27th May Ayrplay Final Paul McKenna Band & Friends Ceilidh with Gunna Sound Annabelle Chvostek in Concert Ayr Town Hall Wellington s Bar, Wellington Boswells, Bowsell Park, Ayr Libertine, River Street, Ayr 7pm - 11pm Thursday 27th May 9pm til Late Friday 28th May 9pm - 12.30pm Friday 28th May 7.30pm Friday 28th May Burns Supper with Jim Malcolm & Michael Russell MSP Mauchline Holy Fair Burns at the Beach! The Savoy Park Hotel Castle Street, Mauchline Place de Saint Germain (Gardens opposite Pirate Pete s) 7.15pm Friday 28th May 11am - 5pm Saturday 29th May 12noon - 5pm Saturday 29th May The X Factor Creme de la Creme Ayr Town Hall Wellington s Bar, Wellington 7pm - 11pm Friday 28th May 9pm til Late Saturday 29th May Free Haggis, Facepainting & Bouncy Castle The Travellin Rabbies Ayr Central Shopping Centre Tam O Shanter Inn, Ayr High Street 12.30pm - 4.30pm Fri 28th & Sat 29h May 2pm - 6pm Sat 29th & Sun 30th May Buskers Bunnet Folk Night Super Sunday Session Ayr High Street Ayr Town Hall Wellington s Bar, Wellington 12noon - 4pm Saturday 29th May 7.30pm - 12pm Saturday 29th May 9pm til Late Sunday 30th May Burns Festival Karaoke Competition Burns Festival Treasure Hunt McArthurs, Arthur Street, Ayr Ayr Town Centre & Ayr Central Shopping Centre 9pm - midnight Sunday 30th May 12.30-4.30pm Monday 31st May Roddy Hart Live Libertine, River Street, Ayr 7.30pm Sunday 30th May Festival Finale Ayr Town Hall 7pm - 11.15pm Sunday 30th May OTHER ARTS Stand Up Poets Poetry Picnic Stand Up Poets EVENT Photography Exhibition produced by Ayr College WHERE Libertine, River Street, Ayr Walled Gardens, Culzean Country Park Mercat Hotel, Cumnock Carnegie Library, Ayr DATE 8pm - 10.30pm Thursday 27th May 12-2pm Sunday 30th May 7.30pm - 10pm Sunday 30th May Library Opening Times Tuesday 25th May - Tuesday 1st June EVENT Author Talk by John Steele on Wee Cumbrae Land O Burns 10k Race The Gathering 31st Ayr International Youth Football Tournament - Scotland Cup Ghost Walk wi Rabbie Author Talk by John Millar Shadow of Dynamite WHERE Carnegie Library, Ayr Old Racecourse, Ayr - Alloway Ayr Racecourse Old Raceourse, Ayr / Rozelle Park / King George 5th & Dam Park Burns Cottage Car Park, Alloway Carnegie Library, Ayr DATE 7pm Wednesday 26th May 7.30pm Wednesday 26th May Friday 28th May - Sunday 30th May Friday 28th - Monday 31st May 9pm Friday 28th May 7pm Friday 28th May DISCLAIMER: Burns Festival will not be held responsible for any errors in the listings in this guide or changes to the advertised event. Nor will they be held responsible for any event managed or promoted by outside agencies, organisations or venues. Burns Country Rideout Book Fayre in aid of Christian Aid Low Green, Ayr Alloway Parish Church Halls complex 12noon Saturday 29th May 2pm - 4pm Sunday 30th May 14 15
Ramada Ayr, Dalblair Road, Ayr KA7 1UG Tel 0844 815 9005 Fax 01292 610722 FAMILY Stay at the Ramada Ayr and experience everything you d expect from an international hotel company. Set in the heart of this bustling town, the hotel enjoys views of the Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre and is perfectly situated for business and leisure guests. In the heart of Burns country, with Burns Cottage and National Heritage Centre nearby, the hotel is a great base for a short break. World famous golf courses including Troon, Turnberry and Prestwick are just the pick of the 22 available within a 20 mile radius. Alternatively visit Culzean Castle and Country Park or take a short ferry across to the Isle of Arran. And if all else fails, just kick off your shoes and spend the day on one of the many beaches along this beautiful coast. Plus - Whatever the weather, check out the new Golf Simulator in the hotel where you can play over 52 courses in over 5 continents! www.ramadajarvis.co.uk/ayr BOOK TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.com www.seetickets.com www.gigantic.com Ayr Citadel 01292 290 300 Ayr Tourist Information 01292 290 300