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Burns an' a' That! Festival
Date	Location
One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns. View full details
30 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, Ayrshire

Mearns Connections Festival
Date	Location
A civilised celebration of Grassic Gibbon, Eardley and Burns, with a performances, concerts and dinners with entertainment. View full details
3 Aug–5 Aug Times vary	The Grassic Gibbon Centre, Laurencekirk

As Others See Us
Date	Location
Quernstance present an exploration of Scotland during Burns' time through music and songs of the 18th century and readings from letters and journals. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
30 May 7.30pm	Council Chambers, Ayr

Budding Burns Stars
Date	Location
The chance to create and star in a film about Robert Burns and his pals. Ages 6+. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 2–4pm	Be Enchanted, Ayr

The Deil’s Awa Wi’ Th’ Exciseman
Date	Location
Gerard Carruthers, Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, leads an evening celebrating Robert Burns, with performances of poems and songs as well as a look at the publication of the Kilmarnock Edition and Burns’ career as an exciseman. Part of Booked! Festival of Words. View full details
31 May 7.30pm	Dumbarton Library, Dumbarton

Hipshot Big Burns Comp
Date	Location
Youngsters compete in a 'battle of the Bards', showing there's a wealth of junior love for Burns out there too. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
1 Jun 10am	Council Chambers, Ayr

Night of Burns
Date	Location
Songs and poems celebrating Burns, with a special rendition of Tam O'Shanter at the very pub to inspire the poem. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
1 Jun 8pm	Tam O'Shanter Inn, Ayr

Poetry Picnic
Date	Location
Bring along a rug and enjoy a BBQ as you're entertained by an afternoon of poetry and performance. View full details and ticket info
3 Jun Noon Part of Burns an' a' That.	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Robert Burns Live
Date	Location
Christopher Tait, leading Burns performer, gives his take on some of the poets best known works, including To A Mouse and Tam O'Shanter. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details and ticket info
2 Jun Noon	Loudoun Hall, Ayr

Robert Burns: Not in My Name
Date	Location
Linked by a video narrative the radical subversive poetry of Robert Burns, the dangerous stuff he couldn't put his name to during his lifetime, is performed by poet Kevin Williamson. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
30 May 6pm	Burns Cottage, Alloway

The Scots Language: In Word and Song
Date	Location
An informal, entertaining tour of the history of the Scottish language with two experts in the field, John Morran (vocals, guitar, cittern) and Fred Freeman (commentary and backing vocals). Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details and ticket info
31 May 3pm	Loudoun Hall, Ayr

Third Degree Burns: Homegrown
Date	Location
Youthful singer/songwriter Little Fire presents an evening of songs and poetry from Scottish artists and musicians. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
2 Jun 8pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

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